US Bridges

Mo 371 S over Bleazard Br of Bee

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 35 W · Structure no. 4616

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 371 S over Bleazard Br of Bee is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 371 S over Bleazard Br of Bee in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 103 years old, older 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 371 S
CrossesBleazard Br of Bee
LocationS 35 T 55 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 371
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.53728, -94.80299
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic1,456 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 Bleazard Br of Bee built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mo 371 S over Bleazard Br of Bee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 371 S over Bleazard Br of Bee carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 371 S over Bleazard Br of Bee?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 371 S over Bleazard Br of Bee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.