US Bridges

Berger RD over Bee Br

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 33 T 55 N R 17 W · Structure no. 23752

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berger RD over Bee Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berger RD over Bee Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesBerger RD
CrossesBee Br
LocationS 33 T 55 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 430
Coordinates39.51866, -92.8286
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Berger RD over Bee Br built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berger RD over 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 Berger RD over Bee Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Berger RD over Bee Br?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Berger RD over Bee Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.