US Bridges

5004 over East Mound CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 6 T 40 N R 30 W · Structure no. 21282

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5004 over East Mound CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5004 over East Mound CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5004
CrossesEast Mound CR
LocationS 6 T 40 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.29142, -94.28193
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 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 5004 over East Mound CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5004 over East 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 5004 over East Mound CR carry?

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

How long is 5004 over East Mound CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 5004 over East Mound CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.