US Bridges

14503 over N Deepwater CR

FairPosted for load

Bates County, Missouri · S 1 T 40 N R 29 W · Structure no. 20313

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14503 over N Deepwater CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 14503 over N Deepwater CR 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries14503
CrossesN Deepwater CR
LocationS 1 T 40 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.29618, -94.08114
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$710,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14503 over N Deepwater CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 14503 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 14503 over N Deepwater CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 14503 over N Deepwater CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 14503 over N Deepwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.