US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Harlan Br

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 33 T 46 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7401

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Harlan Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt Bb S over Harlan Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesHarlan Br
LocationS 33 T 46 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates38.71891, -93.02389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Bb S over Harlan Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Harlan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Harlan Br carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Harlan Br?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Harlan Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.