Or 44 E over Bear CR
PoorLaclede County, Missouri · S 28 T 35 N R 15 W · Structure no. 4571
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 419
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 44 E over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 44 E over Bear CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 102 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 44 E over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Or 44 E over Bear CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Or 44 E over Bear CR carry?
About 419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Or 44 E over Bear CR?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Or 44 E over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.