US Bridges

Rt Yy S over Bear Crk

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 18 T 64 N R 31 W · Structure no. 37051

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Yy S over Bear Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt Yy S over Bear Crk in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt Yy S
CrossesBear Crk
LocationS 18 T 64 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0YY
Coordinates40.35143, -94.43091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Yy S over Bear Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Yy S over Bear Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Yy S over Bear Crk carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt Yy S over Bear Crk?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Yy S over Bear Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.