US Bridges

County RD 610 over Bear CR

Good

Osage County, Missouri · S 25 T 43 N R 10 W · Structure no. 14813

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 610 over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 610 over Bear CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 610
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 25 T 43 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyOsage County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44661, -91.96783
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 County RD 610 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 610 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 610 over Bear CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 610 over Bear CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 610 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.