US Bridges

NE 2003 over Trib of Mound CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 13 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 21505

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 2003 over Trib of Mound CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NE 2003 over Trib of Mound 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 2003
CrossesTrib of Mound CR
LocationS 13 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.27623, -94.31179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic52 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 2003 over Trib of Mound CR built?

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

What condition is NE 2003 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 NE 2003 over Trib of Mound CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 2003 over Trib of Mound CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NE 2003 over Trib of Mound CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.