NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer CR
PoorBates County, Missouri · S 30 T 42 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16159
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer 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 NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns NE 3473 over Trib Big Deer CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.