US Bridges

14004 over Peter CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 21 T 42 N R 29 W · Structure no. 16191

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14004 over Peter CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 14004 over Peter CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 110 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries14004
CrossesPeter CR
LocationS 21 T 42 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates38.41871, -94.139
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14004 over Peter CR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 14004 over Peter 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 14004 over Peter CR carry?

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

How long is 14004 over Peter CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 14004 over Peter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.