US Bridges

Bee Creek RD over Bee CR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 21 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18921

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Creek RD over Bee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bee Creek RD over Bee CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBee Creek RD
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 21 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates36.67307, -93.21628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bee Creek RD over Bee CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Creek RD over Bee CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bee Creek RD over Bee CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bee Creek RD over Bee CR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Creek RD over Bee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.