US Bridges

Farm RD 2020 over Clear CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 5 T 25 N R 27 W · Structure no. 18587

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2020 over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 2020 over Clear CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 2020
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 5 T 25 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates36.89928, -93.90619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 2020 over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 2020 over Clear 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 Farm RD 2020 over Clear CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 2020 over Clear CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 2020 over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.