Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.538333,-94.288333
Carries Route T over East Fork Grand River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 164.0 Feet
Span Length: 71.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Grand River on Route T
History: Built 1934
Built: 1934
Location: Worth County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.503899,-94.277397
Carries CR 261 over Lotts Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Lotts Creek on CR 261
History: Built ca. 1935; replaced 2009
Built: ca. 1935
Location: Worth County
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Status: Open to traffic single lane only
Location: 40.431900,-94.442280
Carries CR 287 over Marlowe Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 4-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 228.0 Feet
Span Length: 88.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt Through truss bridge over Marlowe Creek on CR 287
History: Built 1885, Relocated Here in 1898; converted to vehicular use ca. 1981; rehabilitated 1996
Built: 1885
Location: Worth County
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Marlowe Creek Bridge Worth County Missouri
View from the south
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 2
View from the North
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 3
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 4
Look closely at the wooden posts. Bridge is supported entirely by wood.
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 5
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 6
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 7
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 8
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 9
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 10
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 11
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge 12
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
South Approach Repairs
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Deck
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Marlowe Creek Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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South Approach Deck
I'm not sure what the middle board is for.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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South Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Superstructure
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Old Ford
What appears to be the old concrete fording ramp.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Deck
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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North Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Northwest Abutement
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Northeast Abutement
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.445556,-94.413889
Carries CR 281 (Old US 169) over Middle Fork Grand River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Warren pony truss
Total Length: 291.9 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Middle Fork Grand River on CR 281 (Old US 169)
History: Built 1932
Built: 1932
Location: Worth County
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Load Limit Sign
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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West Hip
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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West Center-Tie
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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West Upper Joint
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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Timber Abutment
Photo taken by Neil Krout
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South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
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East Upper Joint
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Scheduled for replacement 2021
Location: 40.415425,-94.443784
Carries Route YY (former MO 29) over Middle Fork Grand River
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 320.7 Feet
Span Length: 70.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Middle Fork Grand River on Route YY (formerly MO 29)
History: Built 1927; closed September 2018 after failing inspection
Built: 1927
Location: Worth County
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View from the SouthWest
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in November 2010
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New Bridge
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2020
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.517746,-94.599392
Carries MO 246 over Platte River
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 166.9 Feet
Span Length: 80.3 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Platte River on MO 246
History: Built 1932; Lost 2016
Built: 1932
Location: Worth County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 40.507800,-94.546045
Carries State Hwy B over Tributary of Grand River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost three-span concrete arch bridge over Tributary of Grand River on State Hwy B
History:
Built: 1911
Location: Worth County
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Postcard
The postcard's label says, "Largest Cement Road Bridge in Northwestern Missouri, near Sheridan."
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Replaced and demolished in 2017
Location: 40.506830,-94.529435
Carries MO 46 over West Fork Grand River
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Two-span, riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 284.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over West Fork Grand River on MO 46
History: Built 1925, Replaced 2017
Built: 1925
Location: Worth County
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in March 2013
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Demolition recently completed and new bridge is open
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.551667,-94.588333
Carries CR 19 over Platte River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 139.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Platte River on CR 19
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 1993
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Worth County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.496667,-94.300000
Carries CR 251 over Lotts Creek
Design: truss/pony/polygonal
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel polygonal Warren pony truss
Total Length: 124.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Lotts Creek on CR 251
History: Built ca. 1920; replaced 1994
Built: 1920
Location: Worth County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.550000,-94.281667
Carries CR 266 over East Fork Grand River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 79.1 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Grand River on CR 266
History: Built ca. 1910, probably by the Midland Bridge Co.; rehabilitated 1984; replaced 1998
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Worth County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.444632,-94.341613
Carries CR 140 over East Fork Grand River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 113.9 Feet
Span Length: 64.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Grand River on CR 140
History: Built 1908 by the Midland Bridge Co.; rehabilitated 1984; replaced 1996
Built: 1908
Location: Worth County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.400888,-94.437492
Carries CR 116 over Middle Fork of Grand River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 162.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost two-span pony truss bridge over Middle Fork Grand River on CR 116 near Worth
History: Built ca. 1915
Built: ca. 1915
Location: Worth County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.443333,-94.576667
Carries CR 60 over X Branch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 3-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over X Branch on CR 60
History: Built ca. 1910, probably by the Midland Bridge Co.; rehabilitated 1984; replaced 1999
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Worth County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.485270,-94.447365
Carries MO 46 over Marlowe Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Marlowe Creek on MO 46
History: Built 1929
Built: 1929
Location: Worth County
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
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Looking East on MO 46
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
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West abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
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Under the deck. Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
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West abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
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Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
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Plaque: Built 1929
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in August 2017
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
