Rt B E over Willow CR
PoorPosted for loadBates County, Missouri · S 1 T 38 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8961
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B E over Willow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Willow CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt B E over Willow CR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt B E over Willow CR 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 2023.
How much traffic does Rt B E over Willow CR carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt B E over Willow CR?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B E over Willow CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.