US Bridges

901 over Br of Big Deer CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 4 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13512

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

901 over Br of Big Deer CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 901 over Br of Big Deer CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries901
CrossesBr of Big Deer CR
LocationS 4 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.38167, -94.36111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 901 over Br of Big Deer CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 901 over Br of Big Deer 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 901 over Br of Big Deer CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 901 over Br of Big Deer CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 901 over Br of Big Deer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.