US Bridges

7007 over Rutledge CR

FairPosted for load

Bates County, Missouri · S 19 T 38 N R 32 W · Structure no. 24659

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7007 over Rutledge CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 7007 over Rutledge CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries7007
CrossesRutledge CR
LocationS 19 T 38 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.05824, -94.48134
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 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 7007 over Rutledge CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7007 over Rutledge 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 7007 over Rutledge CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7007 over Rutledge CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 7007 over Rutledge CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.