US Bridges

CO RD SW 800 over Bear CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 28 W · Structure no. 24925

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 800 over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 800 over Bear CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 800
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 580
Coordinates38.64884, -93.97034
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 CO RD SW 800 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD SW 800 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 800 over Bear CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 800 over Bear CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 800 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.