US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Bear CR

Poor

Laclede County, Missouri · S 35 T 36 N R 14 W · Structure no. 7972

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ff E over Bear CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ff E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 35 T 36 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.80449, -92.42908
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic276 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ff E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ff 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 Rt Ff E over Bear CR carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff E over Bear CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.