US Bridges

Rt F S over Bear CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 4 W · Structure no. 8440

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Bear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 9 T 48 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates38.94822, -91.37533
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic276 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 F S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt F S over 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 September 2024.

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

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Bear CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.