US Bridges

2496 over Lone Oak Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 6 T 39 N R 30 W · Structure no. 23039

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2496 over Lone Oak Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2496 over Lone Oak Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries2496
CrossesLone Oak Br
LocationS 6 T 39 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18237, -94.27103
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2496 over Lone Oak Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2496 over Lone Oak 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 2496 over Lone Oak Br carry?

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

How long is 2496 over Lone Oak Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 2496 over Lone Oak Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.