US Bridges

Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 9 T 42 N R 13 W · Structure no. 18347

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClark Fork RD
CrossesClark Fork
LocationS 9 T 42 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 182
Coordinates38.40839, -92.36547
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2024)
Projected traffic114 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Fork RD over Clark Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.