US Bridges

2504 over E Mound CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 24 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 23663

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2504 over E Mound CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 2504 over E Mound CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries2504
CrossesE Mound CR
LocationS 24 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 423
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25615, -94.31266
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2504 over E Mound CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2504 over E Mound 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 2504 over E Mound CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2504 over E Mound CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 2504 over E Mound CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.