US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Clear Br

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 29 T 46 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7400

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Clear Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb S over Clear Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesClear Br
LocationS 29 T 46 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.73157, -93.04141
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Bb S over Clear Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Clear Br carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Clear Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Clear Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.