US Bridges

Mo 31 S over Beeks Br

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 19 T 57 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5852

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,213
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 31 S over Beeks Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 31 S over Beeks Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 86 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 1,213 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMo 31 S
CrossesBeeks Br
LocationS 19 T 57 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates39.73795, -94.6437
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2024)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 31 S over Beeks Br built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Mo 31 S over Beeks Br 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 31 S over Beeks Br carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 31 S over Beeks Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Mo 31 S over Beeks Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.