US Bridges

Mo 371 S over Bee CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 10 T 55 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3447

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 371 S over Bee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 371 S over Bee CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,612 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 371 S
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 10 T 55 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 371
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.59555, -94.8069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 371 S over Bee CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 371 S over Bee CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 371 S over Bee CR carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 371 S over Bee CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 371 S over Bee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.