US Bridges

NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 9 T 42 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13547

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 701
CrossesTrib Mormans Fk CR
LocationS 9 T 42 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.46103, -94.35546
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk CR carry?

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

How long is NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NW 701 over Trib Mormans Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.