US Bridges

9761 over Br of Miami CR

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 24 T 41 N R 33 W · Structure no. 17996

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9761 over Br of Miami CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 9761 over Br of Miami CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries9761
CrossesBr of Miami CR
LocationS 24 T 41 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.34558, -94.52513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9761 over Br of Miami CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9761 over Br of Miami 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 9761 over Br of Miami CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9761 over Br of Miami CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 9761 over Br of Miami CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.