US Bridges

Liberty RD over Long Br

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 19 T 62 N R 34 W · Structure no. 33683

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty RD over Long Br is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Liberty RD over Long Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLiberty RD
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 19 T 62 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 964
Coordinates40.16494, -94.76843
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Liberty RD over Long Br built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty 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 Liberty RD over Long Br carry?

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

How long is Liberty RD over Long Br?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty RD over Long Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.