US Bridges

CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 17 T 46 N R 24 W · Structure no. 18974

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD NE 175
CrossesClear Fk Blackwate
LocationS 17 T 46 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 206
Coordinates38.78149, -93.58846
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NE 175 over Clear Fk Blackwate?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.