US Bridges

400 ST over Upper Neely Br

Poor

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 25 T 62 N R 35 W · Structure no. 15494

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 ST over Upper Neely Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 400 ST over Upper Neely Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries400 ST
CrossesUpper Neely Br
LocationS 25 T 62 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 953
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.14169, -94.79717
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic46 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 400 ST over Upper Neely Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 ST over Upper Neely Br 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 Upper Neely Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 400 ST over Upper Neely Br?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 400 ST over Upper Neely Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.