US Bridges

Rt P S over Bates CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 28 T 37 N R 2 E · Structure no. 3458

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Bates CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P S over Bates CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRt P S
CrossesBates CR
LocationS 28 T 37 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates37.89746, -90.82046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2024)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P S over Bates CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P S over Bates CR carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Bates CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt P S over Bates CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.