US Bridges

CR Old Town over W Fk of Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 2 T 35 N R 30 W · Structure no. 24111

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Old Town over W Fk of Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR Old Town over W Fk of Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR Old Town
CrossesW Fk of Clear CR
LocationS 2 T 35 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 458
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.8344, -94.21206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 CR Old Town over W Fk of Clear CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR Old Town over W Fk of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR Old Town over W Fk of Clear CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR Old Town over W Fk of Clear CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR Old Town over W Fk of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.