US Bridges

Three Bs RD over Belews CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 31 T 42 N R 4 E · Structure no. 17148

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Bs RD over Belews CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Three Bs RD over Belews CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 109 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesThree Bs RD
CrossesBelews CR
LocationS 31 T 42 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates38.33778, -90.62337
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2023)
Projected traffic316 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Bs RD over Belews CR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Three Bs RD over Belews 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 Three Bs RD over Belews CR carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Three Bs RD over Belews CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Three Bs RD over Belews CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.