US Bridges

CO RD SW 1200 over Bear CR

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 24 T 44 N R 28 W · Structure no. 28767

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 1200 over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 1200 over Bear CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD SW 1200
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 24 T 44 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 588
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5797, -93.96532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SW 1200 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD SW 1200 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 1200 over Bear CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 1200 over Bear CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 1200 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.