US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Clare CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 27 T 54 N R 1 W · Structure no. 5761

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Clare CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 79 S over Clare CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesClare CR
LocationS 27 T 54 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 79
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.41811, -91.00134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2024)
Projected traffic1,798 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 79 S over Clare CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Clare 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 79 S over Clare CR carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Clare CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Clare CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.