US Bridges

NW 2892 over Mulberry CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 22 T 40 N R 33 W · Structure no. 30608

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 2892 over Mulberry CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 2892 over Mulberry CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 2892
CrossesMulberry CR
LocationS 22 T 40 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 419
Coordinates38.26797, -94.56447
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NW 2892 over Mulberry CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 2892 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 NW 2892 over Mulberry CR carry?

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

How long is NW 2892 over Mulberry CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NW 2892 over Mulberry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.