US Bridges

Orchard Ave over Bear CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 1 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 18434

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Ave over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orchard Ave over Bear CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Ave
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 1 T 56 N R 5 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.67908, -91.39783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orchard Ave over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Ave over Bear CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Ave over Bear CR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Ave over Bear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.