US Bridges

Mo 2 E over Clear CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 1 T 44 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3565

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over Clear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 2 E over Clear CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,996 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 1 T 44 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63174, -94.17887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2024)
Projected traffic2,996 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 2 E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 2 E over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 2 E over Clear CR carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over Clear CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 2 E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.