US Bridges

Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 22 T 63 N R 34 W · Structure no. 8050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
317 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2044. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Vv E
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 22 T 63 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0VV
Coordinates40.24249, -94.71694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr carry?

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

How long is Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Vv E over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.