US Bridges

Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 2 T 24 N R 18 W · Structure no. 36799

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C is a concrete culvert carrying Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Cheese Plant R
CrossesBr to Lit Beaver C
LocationS 2 T 24 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates36.80222, -92.90931
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C 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 Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C carry?

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

How long is Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cheese Plant R over Br to Lit Beaver C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.