US Bridges

Brooke DR over Bear CR

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 22 T 62 N R 15 W · Structure no. 35398

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooke DR over Bear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Brooke DR over Bear CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBrooke DR
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 22 T 62 N R 15 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.162, -92.56817
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brooke DR over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooke DR over Bear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brooke DR over Bear CR carry?

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

How long is Brooke DR over Bear CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Brooke DR over Bear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.