US Bridges

Clayton Huskey over Belews CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 17 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 18513

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton Huskey over Belews CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clayton Huskey over Belews CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesClayton Huskey
CrossesBelews CR
LocationS 17 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 158
Coordinates38.29231, -90.60011
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic326 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Clayton Huskey over Belews CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clayton Huskey over Belews 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Clayton Huskey over Belews CR carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clayton Huskey over Belews CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton Huskey over Belews CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.