US Bridges

Woodruff RD over Bee Br

PoorPosted for load

Platte County, Missouri · S 34 T 54 N R 35 W · Structure no. 13990

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodruff RD over Bee Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodruff RD over Bee Br in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 107 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWoodruff RD
CrossesBee Br
LocationS 34 T 54 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates39.44382, -94.81313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic444 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodruff RD over Bee Br built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Woodruff RD over Bee Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Woodruff RD over Bee Br carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodruff RD over Bee Br?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Woodruff RD over Bee Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.