US Bridges

County RD 7360 over Beaver CR

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 29 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 20479

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 7360 over Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 7360 over Beaver CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 8 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 52 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 7360
CrossesBeaver CR
LocationS 29 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.895, -91.8361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 7360 over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County RD 7360 over Beaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 7360 over Beaver CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 7360 over Beaver CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 7360 over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.