US Bridges

County RD 382 over Clifton CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Callaway County, Missouri · S 15 T 45 N R 11 W · Structure no. 18793

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 382 over Clifton CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 382 over Clifton CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 382
CrossesClifton CR
LocationS 15 T 45 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates38.67966, -92.15635
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 382 over Clifton CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 382 over Clifton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 382 over Clifton CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 382 over Clifton CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 382 over Clifton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.