US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Clear CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 28 T 26 N R 28 W · Structure no. 33658

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 97 S over Clear CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,348 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 28 T 26 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.94154, -94.00489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2024)
Projected traffic3,348 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 97 S over Clear CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Clear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Clear CR carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Clear CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.