US Bridges

NE 90th RD over Clear CR

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 3 T 33 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14889

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 90th RD over Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 90th RD over Clear CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNE 90th RD
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 3 T 33 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates37.63047, -94.21654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 NE 90th RD over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 90th RD over Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 90th RD over Clear CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 90th RD over Clear CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns NE 90th RD over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.