US Bridges

Rt Ab S over Clear CR

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 10 T 29 N R 23 W · Structure no. 10010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,662
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ab S over Clear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ab S over Clear CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,859 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ab S
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 10 T 29 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0AB
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23701, -93.43077
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,662 (2024)
Projected traffic5,859 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ab S over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ab 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Ab S over Clear CR carry?

About 3,662 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ab S over Clear CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ab S over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.