US Bridges

Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 30 T 49 N R 12 W · Structure no. 28793

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 43 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOakland Gravel RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 30 T 49 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates38.99508, -92.30231
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Gravel RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.