US Bridges

Farm RD 9 over Clear CR

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 31 T 31 N R 24 W · Structure no. 12419

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 9 over Clear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farm RD 9 over Clear CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFarm RD 9
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 31 T 31 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates37.37255, -93.60467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 9 over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 9 over Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 9 over Clear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 9 over Clear CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 9 over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.