US Bridges

Rt M E over Bear Crk

Good

Cedar County, Missouri · S 12 T 34 N R 26 W · Structure no. 37015

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Bear Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt M E over Bear Crk in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 751 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesBear Crk
LocationS 12 T 34 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.69922, -93.7331
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2024)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt M E over Bear Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Bear Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Bear Crk carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Bear Crk?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Bear Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.