L Bear Creek RD over Lit Bear CR
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Missouri · S 35 T 47 N R 5 W · Structure no. 21429
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L Bear Creek RD over Lit Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L Bear Creek RD over Lit Bear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 L Bear Creek RD over Lit Bear CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is L Bear Creek RD over Lit 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 2023.
How much traffic does L Bear Creek RD over Lit Bear CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is L Bear Creek RD over Lit Bear CR?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns L Bear Creek RD over Lit Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.