US Bridges

Prices Branch RD over Bear CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 4 W · Structure no. 16740

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prices Branch RD over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prices Branch RD over Bear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPrices Branch RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.96342, -91.33947
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prices Branch RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prices Branch RD over Bear CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Prices Branch RD over Bear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prices Branch RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prices Branch RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.