US Bridges

5002 over Miami CR

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 10 T 40 N R 32 W · Structure no. 18501

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5002 over Miami CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5002 over Miami CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries5002
CrossesMiami CR
LocationS 10 T 40 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates38.29459, -94.44493
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 5002 over Miami CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5002 over Miami 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 5002 over Miami CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5002 over Miami CR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 5002 over Miami CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.