US Bridges

County RD 3050 over Beecham Br

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 1 T 36 N R 29 W · Structure no. 20834

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 3050 over Beecham Br is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 3050 over Beecham Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 3050
CrossesBeecham Br
LocationS 1 T 36 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 277
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.92077, -94.07391
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County RD 3050 over Beecham Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 3050 over Beecham Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 3050 over Beecham Br carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 3050 over Beecham Br?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 3050 over Beecham Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.