US Bridges

Farm RD 2240 over Clear CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 26 T 26 N R 29 W · Structure no. 28528

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2240 over Clear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farm RD 2240 over Clear CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFarm RD 2240
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 26 T 26 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 879
Coordinates36.92967, -93.96249
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic233 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 byOther Local 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 Farm RD 2240 over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 2240 over 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 Farm RD 2240 over Clear CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 2240 over Clear CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 2240 over Clear CR?

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