US Bridges

Raymond Hall RD over Clear CR

Poor

Clay County, Missouri · S 23 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13897

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
679
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Hall RD over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Raymond Hall RD over Clear CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRaymond Hall RD
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 23 T 53 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates39.38535, -94.35402
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2024)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Hall RD over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Hall RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond Hall RD over Clear CR carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Hall RD over Clear CR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Hall RD over Clear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.