US Bridges

NE 188th ST over Clear CR

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 5 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 29197

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 188th ST over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 188th ST over Clear CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 188th ST
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 5 T 53 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates39.43456, -94.3999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NE 188th ST over Clear CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 188th ST over Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does NE 188th ST over Clear CR carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 188th ST over Clear CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 188th ST over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.