US Bridges

Rt Ww E over Clark Branch

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 28 T 57 N R 18 W · Structure no. 34509

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over Clark Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt Ww E over Clark Branch in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesClark Branch
LocationS 28 T 57 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates39.7161, -92.9193
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2024)
Projected traffic998 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ww E over Clark Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ww E over Clark Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww E over Clark Branch carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over Clark Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over Clark Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.