US Bridges

US 50 E over Clear Fk CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 17 T 46 N R 24 W · Structure no. 3430

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Clear Fk CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Clear Fk CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 9,829 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,201 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesClear Fk CR
LocationS 17 T 46 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.77148, -93.5918
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,829 (2024)
Projected traffic17,201 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 E over Clear Fk CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Clear Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Clear Fk CR carry?

About 9,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Clear Fk CR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Clear Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.