1801 over Bones Br
PoorBates County, Missouri · S 32 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 18830
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1801 over Bones Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 1801 over Bones Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 years old, older 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1801 over Bones Br built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 1801 over Bones Br 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 1801 over Bones Br carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 1801 over Bones Br?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 1801 over Bones Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.