US Bridges

County RD 1250 over Clear CR

FairPosted for load

Phelps County, Missouri · S 16 T 39 N R 6 W · Structure no. 16099

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1250 over Clear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 1250 over Clear CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1250
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 16 T 39 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.10697, -91.59887
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County RD 1250 over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1250 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 1250 over Clear CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1250 over Clear CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1250 over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.