US Bridges

Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 5 T 34 N R 15 W · Structure no. 31290

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrindstone RD
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 5 T 34 N R 15 W
RouteCity Street 182
Coordinates37.70027, -92.60341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grindstone RD over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.