US Bridges

Logan RD over Clear CR

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Missouri · S 26 T 36 N R 29 W · Structure no. 22027

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logan RD over Clear CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Logan RD over Clear CR in Vernon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLogan RD
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 26 T 36 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 336
Coordinates37.86548, -94.09589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2024)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$710,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Logan RD over Clear CR built?

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

What condition is Logan RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Logan RD over Clear CR carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Logan RD over Clear CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Logan RD over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.