US Bridges

County RD 053 over Fox Rvr

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 6 T 66 N R 8 W · Structure no. 13977

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 053 over Fox Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 053 over Fox Rvr in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 053
CrossesFox Rvr
LocationS 6 T 66 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.55581, -91.823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 053 over Fox Rvr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 053 over Fox Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 053 over Fox Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 053 over Fox Rvr?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 053 over Fox Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.