US Bridges

Rt J S over Clear CR

Poor

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 20 T 47 N R 5 W · Structure no. 7431

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Clear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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 4 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.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 20 T 47 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.82837, -91.50869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic183 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Rt J S over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt J S 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Clear CR carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Clear CR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.