US Bridges

Waldensian RD over Clear CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 6 T 25 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21048

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldensian RD over Clear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Waldensian RD over Clear CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWaldensian RD
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 6 T 25 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.90841, -93.9193
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Waldensian RD over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldensian RD 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 Waldensian RD over Clear CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waldensian RD over Clear CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Waldensian RD over Clear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.