US Bridges

Rt M S over Bear CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 29 T 52 N R 19 W · Structure no. 12130

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt M S over Bear CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 29 T 52 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.25791, -93.00256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks6%
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

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 M S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Bear CR carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Bear CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.