US Bridges

County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely Br

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 36 T 62 N R 35 W · Structure no. 36863

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely Br is a steel culvert carrying County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD 85
CrossesUpper Neely Br
LocationS 36 T 62 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.12714, -94.79702
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely Br built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely Br carry?

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

How long is County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD 85 over Upper Neely Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.