US Bridges

12004 over Cove CR

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 34 T 42 N R 29 W · Structure no. 16900

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12004 over Cove CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 12004 over Cove CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries12004
CrossesCove CR
LocationS 34 T 42 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates38.38942, -94.12181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 12004 over Cove CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12004 over Cove CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 12004 over Cove CR carry?

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

How long is 12004 over Cove CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 12004 over Cove CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.