US Bridges

280th ST over Br of Florida CR

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 26 T 64 N R 37 W · Structure no. 30945

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th ST over Br of Florida CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280th ST over Br of Florida CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries280th ST
CrossesBr of Florida CR
LocationS 26 T 64 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 560
Coordinates40.31899, -95.03538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 280th ST over Br of Florida CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280th ST over Br of Florida CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 280th ST over Br of Florida CR carry?

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

How long is 280th ST over Br of Florida CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 280th ST over Br of Florida CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.