US Bridges

10002 over Willow Br

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 14 T 41 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32066

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10002 over Willow Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying 10002 over Willow Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries10002
CrossesWillow Br
LocationS 14 T 41 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.36968, -94.54178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10002 over Willow Br built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10002 over Willow Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 10002 over Willow Br carry?

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

How long is 10002 over Willow Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 10002 over Willow Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.