US Bridges

Bell RD over Callahan CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 14 W · Structure no. 15351

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell RD over Callahan CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bell RD over Callahan CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBell RD
CrossesCallahan CR
LocationS 13 T 49 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates39.03912, -92.44681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell RD over Callahan CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell RD over Callahan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bell RD over Callahan CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bell RD over Callahan CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bell RD over Callahan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.