US Bridges

Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 28 T 63 N R 33 W · Structure no. 30751

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPopcorn RD
CrossesTrib of Wildcat CR
LocationS 28 T 63 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 697
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.23241, -94.61447
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR 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 Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR carry?

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

How long is Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Popcorn RD over Trib of Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.