US Bridges

6484 over N Deepwater CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 36 T 41 N R 29 W · Structure no. 20122

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6484 over N Deepwater CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6484 over N Deepwater CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6484
CrossesN Deepwater CR
LocationS 36 T 41 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.30856, -94.08619
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6484 over N Deepwater CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6484 over N Deepwater CR 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 6484 over N Deepwater CR carry?

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

How long is 6484 over N Deepwater CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 6484 over N Deepwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.