US Bridges

6575 over CO Drain Dtch

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 21 T 38 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25160

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6575 over CO Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6575 over CO Drain Dtch in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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Carries6575
CrossesCO Drain Dtch
LocationS 21 T 38 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.05789, -94.23853
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 6575 over CO Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6575 over CO Drain Dtch 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 6575 over CO Drain Dtch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6575 over CO Drain Dtch?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 6575 over CO Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.