US Bridges

Mo 371 S over Bee CR

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Missouri · S 11 T 54 N R 35 W · Structure no. 3452

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 371 S over Bee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 371 S over Bee CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 677 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 371 S
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 11 T 54 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates39.50663, -94.79944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2024)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 371 S over Bee CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 371 S over Bee CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 371 S over Bee CR carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 371 S over Bee CR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 371 S over Bee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.