US Bridges

Rt C E over Clear CR

Poor

Benton County, Missouri · S 27 T 42 N R 23 W · Structure no. 8708

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,653
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 1,653 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,645 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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
Coordinates38.38682, -93.44353
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,653 (2024)
Projected traffic2,645 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 1,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Clear CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.