US Bridges

Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 19 T 55 N R 34 W · Structure no. 36967

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesBranch Bee Crk
LocationS 19 T 55 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates39.5615, -94.7695
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2024)
Projected traffic515 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Branch Bee Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.