US Bridges

CO RD SE 710 over Clear Fk

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 25 W · Structure no. 23680

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SE 710 over Clear Fk is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD SE 710 over Clear Fk in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD SE 710
CrossesClear Fk
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 424
Coordinates38.65419, -93.65177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic176 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 SE 710 over Clear Fk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CO RD SE 710 over Clear Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD SE 710 over Clear Fk carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SE 710 over Clear Fk?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SE 710 over Clear Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.