US Bridges

Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 21 T 65 N R 36 W · Structure no. 8173

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ff S
CrossesS Fk Clear CR
LocationS 21 T 65 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.42309, -94.94802
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear CR carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff S over S Fk Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.