US Bridges

Vole DR over Clear CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 29 T 26 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21568

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vole DR over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vole DR over Clear CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVole DR
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 29 T 26 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates36.93819, -94.13075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vole DR over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vole DR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Vole DR over Clear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vole DR over Clear CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vole DR over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.