US Bridges

Bear CR RD over Br of Bear CR

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 20 T 47 N R 4 W · Structure no. 13987

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear CR RD over Br of Bear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bear CR RD over Br of Bear CR in Warren 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 48 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBear CR RD
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 20 T 47 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyWarren County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.81658, -91.39181
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Bear CR RD over Br of Bear CR built?

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

What condition is Bear CR RD over Br of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bear CR RD over Br of Bear CR carry?

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

How long is Bear CR RD over Br of Bear CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bear CR RD over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.