US Bridges

Kingsgate Pkwy over Bear CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 4 E · Structure no. 37007

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsgate Pkwy over Bear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsgate Pkwy over Bear CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesKingsgate Pkwy
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 907
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43352, -90.54188
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Kingsgate Pkwy over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsgate Pkwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kingsgate Pkwy over Bear CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingsgate Pkwy over Bear CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kingsgate Pkwy over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.