US Bridges

5576 over Willow CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 23 T 39 N R 30 W · Structure no. 24998

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5576 over Willow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5576 over Willow CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5576
CrossesWillow CR
LocationS 23 T 39 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 595
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.1368, -94.19671
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 5576 over Willow CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5576 over Willow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 5576 over Willow CR carry?

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

How long is 5576 over Willow CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 5576 over Willow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.