US Bridges

Rt T E over Bear CR

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 21 T 33 N R 23 W · Structure no. 33277

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt T E over Bear CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,714 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 21 T 33 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.58337, -93.46744
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2024)
Projected traffic1,714 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt T E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E over Bear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Bear CR carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Bear CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.