US Bridges

Dick RD over Trib of Clear CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 34 T 42 N R 23 W · Structure no. 18894

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dick RD over Trib of Clear CR is a concrete slab carrying Dick RD over Trib of Clear CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDick RD
CrossesTrib of Clear CR
LocationS 34 T 42 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.37993, -93.45276
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dick RD over Trib of Clear CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dick RD over Trib of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dick RD over Trib of Clear CR carry?

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

How long is Dick RD over Trib of Clear CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dick RD over Trib of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.