US Bridges

Topper Ave over Clear CR

Poor

Daviess County, Missouri · S 11 T 58 N R 26 W · Structure no. 16641

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Topper Ave over Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Topper Ave over Clear CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTopper Ave
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 11 T 58 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.84646, -93.78791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Topper Ave over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Topper Ave over Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Topper Ave over Clear CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Topper Ave over Clear CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Topper Ave over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.