US Bridges

Rt Af S over Beaver CR

PoorPosted for load

Wright County, Missouri · S 28 T 32 N R 13 W · Structure no. 7166

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Af S over Beaver CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt Af S over Beaver CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt Af S
CrossesBeaver CR
LocationS 28 T 32 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0AF
Coordinates37.45015, -92.3679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2024)
Projected traffic203 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Af S over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Af S over Beaver CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Af S over Beaver CR carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Af S over Beaver CR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Af S over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.