US Bridges

Mo 148 W over Canal CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 28 T 65 N R 35 W · Structure no. 4892

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,491
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 148 W over Canal CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 148 W over Canal CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 100 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,713 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 148 W
CrossesCanal CR
LocationS 28 T 65 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 148
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.41726, -94.85305
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2024)
Projected traffic4,713 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 148 W over Canal CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Mo 148 W over Canal CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 148 W over Canal CR carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 148 W over Canal CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Mo 148 W over Canal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.