US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR

Poor

Ralls County, Missouri · S 3 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 2343

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 3 T 56 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.67095, -91.44994
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2024)
Projected traffic432 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt Hh E over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.