US Bridges

Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR

Poor

Taney County, Missouri · S 2 T 24 N R 22 W · Structure no. 31300

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHilltop Ranches RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 2 T 24 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.81536, -93.27631
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltop Ranches 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 Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.