US Bridges

Bean Ave over Br of Sampson CR

Poor

Daviess County, Missouri · S 3 T 61 N R 29 W · Structure no. 22323

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Ave over Br of Sampson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bean Ave over Br of Sampson CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBean Ave
CrossesBr of Sampson CR
LocationS 3 T 61 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 350
Coordinates40.10996, -94.14639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bean Ave over Br of Sampson CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bean Ave over Br of Sampson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bean Ave over Br of Sampson CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bean Ave over Br of Sampson CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Ave over Br of Sampson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.