US Bridges

County RD 325 over Bear CR

Poor

Clark County, Missouri · S 5 T 63 N R 9 W · Structure no. 21814

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 325 over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 325 over Bear CR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 115 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 325
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 5 T 63 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.29422, -91.93056
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 325 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is County RD 325 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 325 over Bear CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 325 over Bear CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 325 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.