US Bridges

Rt Ra S over Patton Br

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 1 T 65 N R 42 W · Structure no. 2594

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ra S over Patton Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Ra S over Patton Br in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ra S
CrossesPatton Br
LocationS 1 T 65 N R 42 W
RouteState Highway 0RA
Coordinates40.47548, -95.58732
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ra S over Patton Br built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ra S over Patton Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ra S over Patton Br carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ra S over Patton Br?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ra S over Patton Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.