US Bridges

Mo 190 E over Clear CR

PoorPosted for load

Daviess County, Missouri · S 36 T 59 N R 26 W · Structure no. 8710

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 190 E over Clear CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 190 E over Clear CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 190 E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 36 T 59 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates39.8783, -93.77646
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2024)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 190 E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 190 E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 190 E over Clear CR carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 190 E over Clear CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 190 E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.