US Bridges

120 ST over Mass Br

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 3 T 66 N R 37 W · Structure no. 35451

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120 ST over Mass Br is a steel culvert carrying 120 ST over Mass Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries120 ST
CrossesMass Br
LocationS 3 T 66 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates40.55084, -95.08247
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 120 ST over Mass Br built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120 ST over Mass Br 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 120 ST over Mass Br carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 120 ST over Mass Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 120 ST over Mass Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.