US Bridges

Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 5 T 63 N R 36 W · Structure no. 37093

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFortune (crd 805)
CrossesElkhorn Crk
LocationS 5 T 63 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 805
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.28949, -94.98928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk 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 Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fortune (crd 805) over Elkhorn Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.