Bates County Bridge Report Card
Bates County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bates County, Missouri
Bates County has 320 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 34 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.6% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50,757 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bates County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 320 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 34 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50,757 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.6% | 21.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.7% of measured traffic | 11.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 345,640 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 50,757 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bates County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 49 S over Br Of Muddy CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,536 | 1969 |
| Is 49 N over Mormon Fk CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,324 | 1969 |
| Is 49 S over Mormon Fk CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,271 | 1926 |
| Is 49 S over Muddy CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,398 | 1960 |
| RT A E over Is 49 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,068 | 1969 |
| Mo 52 E over Mound Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,228 | 1969 |
| RT D E over Is 49 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,240 | 1969 |
| RT H E over Deepwater CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 481 | 1967 |
| Mo 18 E over Plum Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 425 | 1935 |
| RT Tt E over Bones Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 386 | 1957 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.