US Bridges

County RD 437 over Beaver CR

Fair

Douglas County, Missouri · S 27 T 25 N R 17 W · Structure no. 19015

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 437 over Beaver CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 437 over Beaver CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 437
CrossesBeaver CR
LocationS 27 T 25 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.82448, -92.79732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic22 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 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 County RD 437 over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 437 over Beaver CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 437 over Beaver CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 437 over Beaver CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 437 over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.