US Bridges

228 TH Trail over Bear CR

FairClosed to traffic

Gentry County, Missouri · S 35 T 64 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13892

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

228 TH Trail over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 228 TH Trail over Bear CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 41 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries228 TH Trail
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 35 T 64 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates40.38646, -94.47123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 228 TH Trail over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 228 TH Trail over Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does 228 TH Trail over Bear CR carry?

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

How long is 228 TH Trail over Bear CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 228 TH Trail over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.