US Bridges

Rt N S over S Double Br

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 17 T 39 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8182

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over S Double Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N S over S Double Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, 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 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N S
CrossesS Double Br
LocationS 17 T 39 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.15586, -94.25608
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N S over S Double Br built?

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

What condition is Rt N S over S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N S over S Double Br carry?

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

How long is Rt N S over S Double Br?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over S Double Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.