US Bridges

Rt Tt E over Bones Br

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 6 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 6913

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Tt E over Bones Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Tt E over Bones Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Tt E
CrossesBones Br
LocationS 6 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0TT
Coordinates38.29417, -94.39419
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2024)
Projected traffic521 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Tt E over Bones Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Tt E over Bones Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Tt E over Bones Br carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Tt E over Bones Br?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Tt E over Bones Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.