US Bridges

South Bluff over Bee CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 39 T 22 N R 14 W · Structure no. 29439

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bluff over Bee CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Bluff over Bee CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSouth Bluff
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 39 T 22 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates39.37116, -94.87133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic37 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Bluff over Bee CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bluff over Bee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Bluff over Bee CR carry?

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

How long is South Bluff over Bee CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns South Bluff over Bee CR?

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