US Bridges

Rt Vv E over Long Br

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 19 T 63 N R 34 W · Structure no. 6724

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Vv E over Long Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Vv E over Long Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 69 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 6 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Vv E
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 19 T 63 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0VV
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.24264, -94.76916
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic116 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Rt Vv E over Long Br built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rt Vv E over Long Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Vv E over Long Br carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Vv E over Long Br?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Vv E over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.