US Bridges

Claywell RD over Russelville Br

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 16882

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claywell RD over Russelville Br is a concrete culvert carrying Claywell RD over Russelville Br in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClaywell RD
CrossesRusselville Br
LocationS 7 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49342, -92.39111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic128 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

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 Claywell RD over Russelville Br built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claywell RD over Russelville Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Claywell RD over Russelville Br carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Claywell RD over Russelville Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Claywell RD over Russelville Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.