US Bridges

Rt N S over Double Br

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 7 T 39 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8181

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Double Br is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt N S over Double Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 4 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt N S
CrossesDouble Br
LocationS 7 T 39 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates38.16744, -94.25529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N S over Double Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt N S over Double 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 N S over Double Br carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Double Br?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Double Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.