Beard Lane over Beard CR
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Missouri · S 2 T 43 N R 16 W · Structure no. 21958
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beard Lane over Beard CR is a concrete slab carrying Beard Lane over Beard CR in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beard Lane over Beard CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beard Lane over Beard 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Beard Lane over Beard CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Beard Lane over Beard CR?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Beard Lane over Beard CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.