US Bridges

Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br

PoorPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 19 T 23 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9391

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPvt Bridge T1002 E
CrossesBeaver Br
LocationS 19 T 23 N R 32 W
Coordinates36.71489, -94.42103
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pvt Bridge T1002 E over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.