US Bridges

Becki LN over Barkers CR

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 30 T 43 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15471

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becki LN over Barkers CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Becki LN over Barkers CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBecki LN
CrossesBarkers CR
LocationS 30 T 43 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 95
Coordinates38.47249, -93.5057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic7 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Becki LN over Barkers CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becki LN over Barkers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Becki LN over Barkers CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Becki LN over Barkers CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Becki LN over Barkers CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.