US Bridges

Beach RD over Givins Br

PoorPosted for load

Webster County, Missouri · S 31 T 32 N R 18 W · Structure no. 15090

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach RD over Givins Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Beach RD over Givins Br in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeach RD
CrossesGivins Br
LocationS 31 T 32 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates37.45485, -92.95005
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach RD over Givins Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach RD over Givins Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Beach RD over Givins Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beach RD over Givins Br?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Beach RD over Givins Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.