US Bridges

Goff Ridge RD over Bear CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 31 T 21 N R 30 W · Structure no. 34173

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goff Ridge RD over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goff Ridge RD over Bear CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoff Ridge RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 31 T 21 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 432
Coordinates36.50694, -94.23111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goff Ridge RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goff Ridge 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 Goff Ridge RD over Bear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Goff Ridge RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Goff Ridge RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.