Rt T S over Bear CR
PoorLaclede County, Missouri · S 5 T 35 N R 14 W · Structure no. 9670
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 924
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt T S over Bear CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt T S over Bear CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 924 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,386 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rt T S over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt T S 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 T S over Bear CR carry?
About 924 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt T S over Bear CR?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt T S over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.