US Bridges

Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree

Good

Morgan County, Missouri · S 35 T 43 N R 16 W · Structure no. 28823

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree is a concrete slab carrying Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeard Creek RD
CrossesTrib to Beard Cree
LocationS 35 T 43 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 271
Coordinates38.43869, -92.64664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Beard Creek RD over Trib to Beard Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.