US Bridges

Rt a S over Bear CR

Fair

Scotland County, Missouri · S 28 T 65 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8371

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a S over Bear CR in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 28 T 65 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.41051, -92.02225
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 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 a S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is Rt a S over Bear CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.