US Bridges

Jesse James RD over Clear CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 36 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 16155

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
957
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesse James RD over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jesse James RD over Clear CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJesse James RD
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 36 T 53 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35849, -94.33737
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2024)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesse James RD over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jesse James RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Jesse James RD over Clear CR carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jesse James RD over Clear CR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jesse James RD over Clear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.