US Bridges

US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 29 T 56 N R 36 W · Structure no. 33934

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,719
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,719 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,022 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 59 N
CrossesCloverdale Dtch
LocationS 29 T 56 N R 36 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates39.64167, -94.96167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,719 (2024)
Projected traffic8,022 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch carry?

About 4,719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 N over Cloverdale Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.