US Bridges

Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 16 W · Structure no. 16334

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br is a concrete culvert carrying Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBrickner DR
CrossesClarks Fork Br
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates38.80528, -92.69739
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brickner DR over Clarks Fork Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.