US Bridges

2483 over Big Deer CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 24 T 42 N R 31 W · Structure no. 14004

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2483 over Big Deer CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 2483 over Big Deer CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries2483
CrossesBig Deer CR
LocationS 24 T 42 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43283, -94.29684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 2483 over Big Deer CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2483 over 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 2483 over Big Deer CR carry?

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

How long is 2483 over Big Deer CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2483 over Big Deer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.