US Bridges

SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 29 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34319

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
744 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 55
CrossesBates CO Drain Dtc
LocationS 29 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.13394, -94.34958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length744 ft (226.8 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc carry?

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

How long is SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc?

The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE 55 over Bates CO Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.