US Bridges

NE 298th ST over Deer CR

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 26 T 56 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16747

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 298th ST over Deer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE 298th ST over Deer CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 298th ST
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 26 T 56 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyClinton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.63276, -94.23303
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic17 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 298th ST over Deer CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 298th ST over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does NE 298th ST over Deer CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 298th ST over Deer CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NE 298th ST over Deer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.