US Bridges

SE Taos RD over Bee CR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 14 T 55 N R 35 W · Structure no. 21528

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Taos RD over Bee CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Taos RD over Bee CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Taos RD
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 14 T 55 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 310
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.57808, -94.79274
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SE Taos RD over Bee CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Taos RD over Bee 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SE Taos RD over Bee CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Taos RD over Bee CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE Taos RD over Bee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.