US Bridges

Germeth RD over E Bee Br

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 15 T 56 N R 17 W · Structure no. 15828

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germeth RD over E Bee Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germeth RD over E Bee Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGermeth RD
CrossesE Bee Br
LocationS 15 T 56 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates39.67021, -92.7914
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Germeth RD over E Bee Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Germeth RD over E Bee Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Germeth RD over E Bee Br carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Germeth RD over E Bee Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Germeth RD over E Bee Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.