US Bridges

Bates Creek RD over Bates CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 21 T 37 N R 2 E · Structure no. 14299

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bates Creek RD over Bates CR is a concrete slab carrying Bates Creek RD over Bates CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBates Creek RD
CrossesBates CR
LocationS 21 T 37 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.916, -90.8257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bates Creek RD over Bates CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bates Creek RD over Bates 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bates Creek RD over Bates CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bates Creek RD over Bates CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Bates Creek RD over Bates CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.