US Bridges

County RD 1801 over Bear CR

Good

Cedar County, Missouri · S 2 T 34 N R 26 W · Structure no. 31662

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1801 over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1801 over Bear CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1801
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 2 T 34 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 244
Coordinates37.71187, -93.74289
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1801 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1801 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 1801 over Bear CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1801 over Bear CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1801 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.