US Bridges

Farm RD 97 over Clear CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15730

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 97 over Clear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 97 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 97
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25284, -93.43869
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic513 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 97 over Clear CR built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 97 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 97 over Clear CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 97 over Clear CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 97 over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.