US Bridges

Farm RD 76 over Br of Clear CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 19 T 30 N R 23 W · Structure no. 14826

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 76 over Br of Clear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 76 over Br of 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 6 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 76
CrossesBr of Clear CR
LocationS 19 T 30 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates37.3082, -93.50089
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic139 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 76 over Br of Clear CR built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 76 over Br of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 76 over Br of Clear CR carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 76 over Br of Clear CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 76 over Br of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.