562nd RD over Bear CR
FairPolk County, Missouri · S 10 T 31 N R 22 W · Structure no. 34178
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
562nd RD over Bear CR is a concrete slab carrying 562nd RD 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 562nd RD over Bear CR built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is 562nd RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 562nd RD over Bear CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 562nd RD over Bear CR?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 562nd RD over Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.