US Bridges

NE 2004 over Mound Br

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 26 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22803

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 2004 over Mound Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 2004 over Mound Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 2004
CrossesMound Br
LocationS 26 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.24542, -94.31507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$423,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 2004 over Mound Br built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 2004 over Mound Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does NE 2004 over Mound Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 2004 over Mound Br?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NE 2004 over Mound Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.