Mo 123 S over Bear CR
FairPolk County, Missouri · S 9 T 33 N R 24 W · Structure no. 11963
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 676
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 123 S over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 123 S over Bear CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 123 S over Bear CR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 123 S over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 123 S over Bear CR carry?
About 676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mo 123 S over Bear CR?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 123 S over Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.