US Bridges

Rt Mm E over Bear CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 5 T 34 N R 15 W · Structure no. 6935

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,284
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm E over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Mm E over Bear CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Mm E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 5 T 34 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates37.70746, -92.60224
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2024)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Mm E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Mm E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Mm E over Bear CR carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm E over Bear CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.