Rt E E over Bear CR
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Missouri · S 24 T 61 N R 14 W · Structure no. 9562
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt E E over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Bear CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 4 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt E E over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt E E over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Rt E E over Bear CR carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt E E over Bear CR?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt E E over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.