US Bridges

County RD 856 over Bee Fk

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 20 T 32 N R 2 W · Structure no. 17064

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 856 over Bee Fk is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 856 over Bee Fk in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 856
CrossesBee Fk
LocationS 20 T 32 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.4457, -91.1754
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 856 over Bee Fk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 856 over Bee Fk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 856 over Bee Fk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 856 over Bee Fk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 856 over Bee Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.