US Bridges

County RD 2281 over Bear CR

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 22 T 34 N R 25 W · Structure no. 24630

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2281 over Bear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 2281 over Bear CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2281
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 22 T 34 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.66851, -93.6473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2281 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2281 over Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 2281 over Bear CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2281 over Bear CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2281 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.