5487 over Drain Dtch
FairBates County, Missouri · S 9 T 39 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22449
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5487 over Drain Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5487 over Drain Dtch in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5487 over Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5487 over Drain Dtch 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 5487 over Drain Dtch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 5487 over Drain Dtch?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 5487 over Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.