US Bridges

1002 over Mulberry CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 35 T 40 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34899

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1002 over Mulberry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 1002 over Mulberry CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1002
CrossesMulberry CR
LocationS 35 T 40 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 435
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.23933, -94.54122
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1002 over Mulberry CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1002 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 1002 over Mulberry CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1002 over Mulberry CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1002 over Mulberry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.