US Bridges

Wallaby RD over Clear CR

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 26 T 26 N R 29 W · Structure no. 20470

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallaby RD over Clear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wallaby RD over Clear CR in Newton 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWallaby RD
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 26 T 26 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 261
Coordinates36.93591, -94.08128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic310 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wallaby RD over Clear CR built?

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

What condition is Wallaby RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wallaby RD over Clear CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wallaby RD over Clear CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wallaby RD over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.