US Bridges

4502 over Mulberry CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 9 T 40 N R 33 W · Structure no. 29693

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4502 over Mulberry CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4502 over Mulberry CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4502
CrossesMulberry CR
LocationS 9 T 40 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.29064, -94.56985
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4502 over Mulberry CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4502 over Mulberry 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 4502 over Mulberry CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4502 over Mulberry CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 4502 over Mulberry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.