US Bridges

Lion RD over Long Br

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 29 T 62 N R 34 W · Structure no. 15522

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lion RD over Long Br is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lion RD over Long Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLion RD
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 29 T 62 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 966
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.15486, -94.75558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic173 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lion RD over Long Br built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lion RD over Long Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Lion RD over Long Br carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lion RD over Long Br?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lion RD over Long Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.