US Bridges

Rt Pp S over Bear CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 31 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8012

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp S over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp S over Bear CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Pp S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 31 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates37.14888, -92.07958
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic508 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pp S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp 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 2023.

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

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp S over Bear CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.