US Bridges

Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 2 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 21265

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 5004
CrossesTrib of Mound CR
LocationS 2 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.29241, -94.31535
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound 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 Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound CR carry?

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

How long is Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 5004 over Trib of Mound CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.