US Bridges

Rt Ff S over Bear CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 24 T 48 N R 4 W · Structure no. 7037

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff S over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ff S over Bear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ff S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 24 T 48 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
Coordinates38.90474, -91.30086
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic197 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Ff S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ff S 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ff S over Bear CR carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff S over Bear CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.