US Bridges

SW Hamilton RD over Clear CR

Good

Clinton County, Missouri · S 21 T 54 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19523

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Hamilton RD over Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Hamilton RD over Clear CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW Hamilton RD
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 21 T 54 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates39.47231, -94.38688
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Hamilton RD over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Hamilton RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SW Hamilton RD over Clear CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Hamilton RD over Clear CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW Hamilton RD over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.