US Bridges

9503 over S Deepwater CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 19 T 40 N R 29 W · Structure no. 23267

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9503 over S Deepwater CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9503 over S Deepwater CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries9503
CrossesS Deepwater CR
LocationS 19 T 40 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 399
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25132, -94.17504
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 9503 over S Deepwater CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9503 over S Deepwater 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 9503 over S Deepwater CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9503 over S Deepwater CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 9503 over S Deepwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.