US Bridges

Rt B E over Clear CR

FairPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 28 T 66 N R 36 W · Structure no. 9758

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Clear CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 76 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 5 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 28 T 66 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates40.50418, -94.98389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 B E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt B E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Clear CR carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Clear CR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.