US Bridges

15004 over Cove CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 13 T 42 N R 29 W · Structure no. 15772

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15004 over Cove CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 15004 over Cove CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 121 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries15004
CrossesCove CR
LocationS 13 T 42 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43211, -94.07489
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15004 over Cove CR built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 15004 over 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 15004 over Cove CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 15004 over Cove CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 15004 over Cove CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.