US Bridges

775 over Possum Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 4 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22775

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

775 over Possum Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 775 over Possum Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries775
CrossesPossum Br
LocationS 4 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.19706, -94.33758
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 775 over Possum Br built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 775 over Possum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 775 over Possum Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 775 over Possum Br?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 775 over Possum Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.