US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Bear CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 15 W · Structure no. 35434

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Bear CR is a concrete slab carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates38.16389, -92.53181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear CR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.