US Bridges

Bee Creek Blvd over Bee CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 10 T 53 N R 35 W · Structure no. 36523

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Creek Blvd over Bee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bee Creek Blvd over Bee CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBee Creek Blvd
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 10 T 53 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates39.41889, -94.81944
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic416 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bee Creek Blvd over Bee CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Creek Blvd 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 Bee Creek Blvd over Bee CR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bee Creek Blvd over Bee CR?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Creek Blvd over Bee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.