Bell Ave over Collier Branch
GoodMercer County, Missouri · S 14 T 66 N R 24 W · Structure no. 14359
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Ave over Collier Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Ave over Collier Branch in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Ave over Collier Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Ave over Collier Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Ave over Collier Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Bell Ave over Collier Branch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Ave over Collier Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.