US Bridges

Rt B S over Clear CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 15 T 39 N R 6 W · Structure no. 36691

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over Clear CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 15 T 39 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.10283, -91.58044
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2024)
Projected traffic744 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 S over Clear CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S 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 May 2023.

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

About 496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Clear CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.