US Bridges

Noble RD over Br of Wildcat CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 35 T 63 N R 34 W · Structure no. 15786

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noble RD over Br of Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Noble RD over Br of Wildcat CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 years old, older 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNoble RD
CrossesBr of Wildcat CR
LocationS 35 T 63 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 996
Coordinates40.20813, -94.6882
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noble RD over Br of Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Noble RD over Br of Wildcat 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 2021.

How much traffic does Noble RD over Br of Wildcat CR carry?

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

How long is Noble RD over Br of Wildcat CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Noble RD over Br of Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.