US Bridges

5576 over Camp Br

FairPosted for load

Bates County, Missouri · S 20 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 25006

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5576 over Camp Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 5576 over Camp Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5576
CrossesCamp Br
LocationS 20 T 39 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 597
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13497, -94.13157
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 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 Camp Br built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5576 over Camp 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 5576 over Camp Br carry?

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

How long is 5576 over Camp Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 5576 over Camp Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.