US Bridges

Sellers RD over Beaver Br

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 12 T 22 N R 33 W · Structure no. 31463

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellers RD over Beaver Br is a steel continuous culvert carrying Sellers RD over Beaver Br in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSellers RD
CrossesBeaver Br
LocationS 12 T 22 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 9
Coordinates36.65895, -94.44545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellers RD over Beaver Br built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sellers RD over Beaver Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sellers RD over Beaver Br carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sellers RD over Beaver Br?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sellers RD over Beaver Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.