US Bridges

Wallaby RD over Trib of Clear CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 34 T 26 N R 29 W · Structure no. 34675

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallaby RD over Trib of Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallaby RD over Trib of Clear CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWallaby RD
CrossesTrib of Clear CR
LocationS 34 T 26 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92644, -94.08125
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallaby RD over Trib of Clear CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallaby RD over Trib of 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 Trib of Clear CR carry?

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

How long is Wallaby RD over Trib of Clear CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wallaby RD over Trib of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.