US Bridges

Rt C E over Moss Br

PoorPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 20 T 66 N R 37 W · Structure no. 8941

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Moss Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Moss Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 4 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesMoss Br
LocationS 20 T 66 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates40.51154, -95.11643
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2024)
Projected traffic356 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Moss Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt C E over Moss Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Moss Br carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Moss Br?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Moss Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.