US Bridges

8002 over Trib of Bones Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 28 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20734

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8002 over Trib of Bones Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8002 over Trib of Bones Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries8002
CrossesTrib of Bones Br
LocationS 28 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 272
Coordinates38.33676, -94.35441
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8002 over Trib of Bones Br built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8002 over Trib of 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 8002 over Trib of Bones Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8002 over Trib of Bones Br?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 8002 over Trib of Bones Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.