US Bridges

Rt C E over Clear CR

Poor

Benton County, Missouri · S 27 T 42 N R 23 W · Structure no. 8707

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Clear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C E over Clear CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 27 T 42 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.38728, -93.45912
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2024)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Clear CR carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Clear CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.