US Bridges

County RD 1550 over Bear CR

Good

Cedar County, Missouri · S 21 T 34 N R 28 W · Structure no. 20755

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1550 over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 1550 over Bear CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1550
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 21 T 34 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates37.67485, -94.01546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 1550 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1550 over Bear CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1550 over Bear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1550 over Bear CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1550 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.