US Bridges

Reno Springs RD over Bear CR

PoorPosted for load

Taney County, Missouri · S 13 T 24 N R 22 W · Structure no. 12270

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reno Springs RD over Bear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reno Springs RD over Bear CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReno Springs RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 13 T 24 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.77998, -93.25808
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reno Springs RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Reno Springs RD over Bear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Reno Springs RD over Bear CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reno Springs RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Reno Springs RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.