US Bridges

Rt B E over Bates County Ditch

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 11 T 38 N R 31 W · Structure no. 36719

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
504 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Bates County Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt B E over Bates County Ditch in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesBates County Ditch
LocationS 11 T 38 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.09635, -94.30788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length504 ft (153.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2024)
Projected traffic845 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 B E over Bates County Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Bates County Ditch 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 B E over Bates County Ditch carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Bates County Ditch?

The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Bates County Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.