US Bridges

Rt Y S over Bear Br

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 17 T 53 N R 6 W · Structure no. 8286

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Bear Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Bear Br in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesBear Br
LocationS 17 T 53 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates39.3684, -91.58896
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic267 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y S over Bear Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Bear Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Bear Br carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Bear Br?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Bear Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.