US Bridges

Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 3 T 47 N R 23 W · Structure no. 33047

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 127 S
CrossesBear Br Blackwater
LocationS 3 T 47 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates38.88496, -93.43651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2024)
Projected traffic886 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 127 S over Bear Br Blackwater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.