US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Bear CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 4 E · Structure no. 13378

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,922
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Bear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,267 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.431, -90.54689
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2023)
Projected traffic3,267 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bear Creek RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear CR carry?

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.