US Bridges

8002 over Br of Limestone CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 23 T 41 N R 32 W · Structure no. 20714

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8002 over Br of Limestone CR is a concrete slab carrying 8002 over Br of Limestone CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries8002
CrossesBr of Limestone CR
LocationS 23 T 41 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.33782, -94.42462
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8002 over Br of Limestone CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8002 over Br of Limestone 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 8002 over Br of Limestone CR carry?

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

How long is 8002 over Br of Limestone CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 8002 over Br of Limestone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.