US Bridges

331st Trl over Bear CR

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 22 T 52 N R 19 W · Structure no. 20535

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

331st Trl over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 331st Trl over Bear CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries331st Trl
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 22 T 52 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.26681, -92.96452
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 331st Trl over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 331st Trl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 331st Trl over Bear CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 331st Trl over Bear CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 331st Trl over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.