US Bridges

Is 29 S over Bee CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 14 T 55 N R 35 W · Structure no. 68

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,189
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 S over Bee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 S over Bee CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 18,189 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,921 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 29 S
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 14 T 55 N R 35 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates39.57217, -94.78858
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,189 (2024)
Projected traffic30,921 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 29 S over Bee CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Is 29 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 Is 29 S over Bee CR carry?

About 18,189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 S over Bee CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 S over Bee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.