US Bridges

550th RD over Coates Br

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 1 T 31 N R 24 W · Structure no. 33053

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

550th RD over Coates Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 550th RD over Coates Br in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries550th RD
CrossesCoates Br
LocationS 1 T 31 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 550
Coordinates37.45429, -93.51336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 550th RD over Coates Br built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 550th RD over Coates Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 550th RD over Coates Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 550th RD over Coates Br?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 550th RD over Coates Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.