US Bridges

Bear Hollow RD over Bear CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 35 T 21 N R 31 W · Structure no. 23184

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Hollow RD over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Hollow RD over Bear CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBear Hollow RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 35 T 21 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 394
Coordinates36.50419, -94.25853
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bear Hollow RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Hollow RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Hollow RD over Bear CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bear Hollow RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Hollow RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.