US Bridges

Rt a N over Bear CR

Fair

Scotland County, Missouri · S 4 T 65 N R 10 W · Structure no. 35007

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a N over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a N over Bear CR in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt a N
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 4 T 65 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates40.383, -92.02308
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic767 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a N over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a N over Bear CR carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a N over Bear CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a N over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.