US Bridges

Rt C S over Bear CR

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8442

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Bear CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21203, -90.34352
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2024)
Projected traffic265 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 C S over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C 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 December 2023.

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

About 183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Bear CR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.