US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Trib to Bear CR

Poor

Miller County, Missouri · S 1 T 39 N R 15 W · Structure no. 35435

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

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Trib to Bear CR is a concrete slab carrying Bear Creek RD over Trib to 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 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesTrib to Bear CR
LocationS 1 T 39 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.16858, -92.52406
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (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 Trib to Bear CR built?

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

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Trib to Bear CR 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 January 2025.

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

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

How long is Bear Creek RD over Trib to Bear CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Trib to Bear CR?

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