US Bridges

Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 29 T 46 N R 23 W · Structure no. 28468

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br is a steel culvert carrying Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br in Pettis 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Branch RD
CrossesTrib of Bee Br
LocationS 29 T 46 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.74033, -93.47836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br built?

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

What condition is Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Bee Branch RD over Trib of Bee Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.