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County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR

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Lawrence County, Missouri · S 25 T 26 N R 29 W · Structure no. 25274

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2240
CrossesTrib Clear CR
LocationS 25 T 26 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.93333, -94.05752
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2240 over Trib Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.