Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br
GoodPettis County, Missouri · S 3 T 47 N R 23 W · Structure no. 14043
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 117 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Higgins RD over Trib to Bear Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.