US Bridges

Pvt Private DR S over Beaver Br

FairPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 19 T 23 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9394

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pvt Private DR S over Beaver Br is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pvt Private DR S 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPvt Private DR S
CrossesBeaver Br
LocationS 19 T 23 N R 32 W
Coordinates36.71178, -94.42409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt Private DR S over Beaver Br built?

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

What condition is Pvt Private DR S over Beaver Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pvt Private DR S over Beaver Br carry?

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

How long is Pvt Private DR S over Beaver Br?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt Private DR S over Beaver Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.