US Bridges

Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 33 W · Structure no. 35806

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates38.2216, -94.5235
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2024)
Projected traffic385 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.