US Bridges

Gibbs Ave over Clear CR

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 28 T 26 N R 28 W · Structure no. 22136

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbs Ave over Clear CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Gibbs Ave over Clear CR in Lawrence 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGibbs Ave
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 28 T 26 N R 28 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.94151, -93.99755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibbs Ave over Clear CR built?

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

What condition is Gibbs Ave over Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Gibbs Ave over Clear CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gibbs Ave over Clear CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbs Ave over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.