1253 over Morman Fk CR
PoorBates County, Missouri · S 11 T 42 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13738
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1253 over Morman Fk CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 1253 over Morman Fk CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1253 over Morman Fk CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is 1253 over Morman Fk CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 1253 over Morman Fk CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 1253 over Morman Fk CR?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 1253 over Morman Fk CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.