Rt O E over Bee Br
PoorPosted for loadChariton County, Missouri · S 21 T 55 N R 17 W · Structure no. 6788
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt O E over Bee Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Bee Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt O E over Bee Br built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt O E over Bee Br 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt O E over Bee Br carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt O E over Bee Br?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt O E over Bee Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.