US Bridges

Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 30 T 49 N R 12 W · Structure no. 28608

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR is a steel culvert carrying Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOakland Gravel RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 30 T 49 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates39.00603, -92.30194
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Gravel RD over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.