US Bridges

4265 over Double Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 19 T 39 N R 30 W · Structure no. 24790

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4265 over Double Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4265 over Double Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4265
CrossesDouble Br
LocationS 19 T 39 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.14823, -94.27529
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4265 over Double Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4265 over Double 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 4265 over Double Br carry?

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

How long is 4265 over Double Br?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 4265 over Double Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.