Ember Lane over Br of Bear CR
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Missouri · S 23 T 62 N R 15 W · Structure no. 32351
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ember Lane over Br of Bear CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ember Lane over Br of Bear CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ember Lane over Br of Bear CR built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ember Lane over Br of Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ember Lane over Br of Bear CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ember Lane over Br of Bear CR?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ember Lane over Br of Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.