US Bridges

13004 over Trib of Big Deer C

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 30 T 42 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16544

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13004 over Trib of Big Deer C is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 13004 over Trib of Big Deer C in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries13004
CrossesTrib of Big Deer C
LocationS 30 T 42 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.4077, -94.27843
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13004 over Trib of Big Deer C built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 13004 over Trib of Big Deer C 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 13004 over Trib of Big Deer C carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 13004 over Trib of Big Deer C?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 13004 over Trib of Big Deer C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.