US Bridges

Fortune RD over Sink CR

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Nodaway County, Missouri · S 8 T 66 N R 36 W · Structure no. 34467

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortune RD over Sink CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Fortune RD over Sink CR 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFortune RD
CrossesSink CR
LocationS 8 T 66 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.53658, -94.99241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 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 Fortune RD over Sink CR built?

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

What condition is Fortune RD over Sink 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fortune RD over Sink CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fortune RD over Sink CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fortune RD over Sink CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.