US Bridges

SE 55 over Park Branch

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 33 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 36359

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 55 over Park Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SE 55 over Park Branch 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 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 55
CrossesPark Branch
LocationS 33 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.11463, -94.34994
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Park Branch built?

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

What condition is SE 55 over Park Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SE 55 over Park Branch carry?

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

How long is SE 55 over Park Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SE 55 over Park Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.