US Bridges

Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR

Good

Adair County, Missouri · S 30 T 62 N R 14 W · Structure no. 34405

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFoxtrot LN
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 30 T 62 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates40.14611, -92.51083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Foxtrot LN over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.