US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Deepwater CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 22 T 40 N R 29 W · Structure no. 8059

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Deepwater CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Bb S over Deepwater CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesDeepwater CR
LocationS 22 T 40 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25655, -94.11517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Bb S over Deepwater CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Deepwater CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Deepwater CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Deepwater CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Deepwater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.