US Bridges

County RD 224 over Bear CR

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 18 T 29 N R 7 E · Structure no. 32777

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 224 over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 224 over Bear CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 224
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 18 T 29 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.17723, -90.31648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$566,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 224 over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 224 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 224 over Bear CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 224 over Bear CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 224 over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.