US Bridges

County RD Rebel over W Fk of Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 19 T 35 N R 30 W · Structure no. 24541

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD Rebel over W Fk of Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD Rebel over W Fk of Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD Rebel
CrossesW Fk of Clear CR
LocationS 19 T 35 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.79082, -94.28384
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD Rebel over W Fk of Clear CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County RD Rebel 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 County RD Rebel over W Fk of Clear CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD Rebel over W Fk of Clear CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD Rebel over W Fk of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.