US Bridges

Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br

PoorPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 36 T 23 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32531

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br is a steel other carrying Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHagee RD
CrossesTrib of Beaver Br
LocationS 36 T 23 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 448
Coordinates36.67717, -94.44472
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic8 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hagee RD over Trib of Beaver Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.