US Bridges

CR 1620 over Bear CR

Good

Cedar County, Missouri · S 26 T 34 N R 25 W · Structure no. 36565

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1620 over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 1620 over Bear CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1620
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 26 T 34 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 287
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65337, -93.63748
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 1620 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1620 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 CR 1620 over Bear CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1620 over Bear CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1620 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.