US Bridges

Mo 135 S over Clear CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 36 T 47 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7608

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 135 S over Clear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 135 S over Clear CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 135 S
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 36 T 47 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.80345, -92.96464
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Mo 135 S over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 135 S over Clear 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 Mo 135 S over Clear CR carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 135 S over Clear CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 135 S over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.