US Bridges

Rt U S over Clarks CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 5 T 47 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7181

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Clarks CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Clarks CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesClarks CR
LocationS 5 T 47 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.86303, -92.69263
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2024)
Projected traffic374 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$716,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U S over Clarks CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt U S over Clarks CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Clarks CR carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Clarks CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Clarks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.