US Bridges

Rt F E over Bones Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 29 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 7596

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Bones Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F E over Bones Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesBones Br
LocationS 29 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates38.32256, -94.37394
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2024)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F E over Bones Br built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E over Bones Br 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 March 2024.

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

About 971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Bones Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Bones Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.