US Bridges

Cr. 2 over Br of Miami CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 31 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 28503

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 2 over Br of Miami CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cr. 2 over Br of Miami CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 2
CrossesBr of Miami CR
LocationS 31 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.22172, -94.39956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 2 over Br of Miami CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 2 over Br of Miami 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 Cr. 2 over Br of Miami CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 2 over Br of Miami CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 2 over Br of Miami CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.