US Bridges

Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear Br

Good

Daviess County, Missouri · S 21 T 58 N R 27 W · Structure no. 17797

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear Br is a concrete culvert carrying Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear Br in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWaltz Ave
CrossesTrib of Bear Br
LocationS 21 T 58 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates39.81548, -93.93667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear Br built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear Br carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Waltz Ave over Trib of Bear Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.