US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Bear CR

Poor

Cedar County, Missouri · S 5 T 33 N R 28 W · Structure no. 8932

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Bear CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 97 S over Bear CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 5 T 33 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.62438, -94.02798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$974,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 97 S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Bear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Bear CR carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Bear CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.