US Bridges

Carol Park RD over Bear CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28126

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carol Park RD over Bear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Carol Park RD over Bear CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2008, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarol Park RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43503, -90.54289
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carol Park RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Carol Park 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 Carol Park RD over Bear CR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carol Park RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Carol Park RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.