US Bridges

400 ST over Apropahoe CR

PoorPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 25 T 62 N R 36 W · Structure no. 15345

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 ST over Apropahoe CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 400 ST over Apropahoe CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries400 ST
CrossesApropahoe CR
LocationS 25 T 62 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 910
Coordinates40.14315, -94.91126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 400 ST over Apropahoe CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 ST over Apropahoe CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 400 ST over Apropahoe CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 400 ST over Apropahoe CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 400 ST over Apropahoe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.