US Bridges

13003 over Br of Cove CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 15 T 42 N R 29 W · Structure no. 15213

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13003 over Br of Cove CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13003 over Br of Cove CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries13003
CrossesBr of Cove CR
LocationS 15 T 42 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44346, -94.10252
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 13003 over Br of Cove CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13003 over Br of Cove 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 13003 over Br of Cove CR carry?

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

How long is 13003 over Br of Cove CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 13003 over Br of Cove CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.