US Bridges

Wells RD over Br of Bear CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 3 W · Structure no. 32238

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells RD over Br of Bear CR is a concrete slab carrying Wells RD over Br of Bear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWells RD
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 29 T 49 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates38.98978, -91.2805
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Wells RD over Br of Bear CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells RD over Br of 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wells RD over Br of Bear CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wells RD over Br of Bear CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wells RD over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.