US Bridges

County RD SW 430 over Clear CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 21 T 37 N R 28 W · Structure no. 22024

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD SW 430 over Clear CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD SW 430 over Clear CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD SW 430
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 21 T 37 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 336
Coordinates37.96735, -94.00975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD SW 430 over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD SW 430 over Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD SW 430 over Clear CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD SW 430 over Clear CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD SW 430 over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.