US Bridges

Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 10 T 47 N R 16 E · Structure no. 35363

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEllis Davis RD
CrossesTrib of Clarks CR
LocationS 10 T 47 N R 16 E
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates38.84843, -92.65722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Davis RD over Trib of Clarks CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.