US Bridges

US 71 S over White Cloud Br

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 1 T 64 N R 36 W · Structure no. 33706

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,723
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 S over White Cloud Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 71 S over White Cloud Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,723 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,018 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 S
CrossesWhite Cloud Br
LocationS 1 T 64 N R 36 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.38926, -94.90986
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,723 (2024)
Projected traffic12,018 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 71 S over White Cloud Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 S over White Cloud 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 S over White Cloud Br carry?

About 5,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 71 S over White Cloud Br?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 S over White Cloud Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.