US Bridges

Mo 46 E over Florida Creek

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 13 T 64 N R 37 W · Structure no. 36237

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over Florida Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 46 E over Florida Creek in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 921 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesFlorida Creek
LocationS 13 T 64 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 46
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.34671, -95.00932
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2024)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 46 E over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 46 E over Florida Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 46 E over Florida Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over Florida Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.