US Bridges

1001 over Bones Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 28 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 18946

Built
1986
39 years old
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

1001 over Bones Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 1001 over Bones Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1001
CrossesBones Br
LocationS 28 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.32546, -94.36504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1001 over Bones Br built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1001 over Bones Br 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 1001 over Bones Br carry?

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

How long is 1001 over Bones Br?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 1001 over Bones Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.