US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Bear CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 16 T 49 N R 3 W · Structure no. 1737

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Dd E over Bear CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 6 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 16 T 49 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates39.01786, -91.25984
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Dd E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Dd 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 September 2024.

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

About 541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Bear CR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.