US Bridges

County RD 2225 over Trib of Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 8 T 34 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25013

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2225 over Trib of Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 2225 over Trib 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2225
CrossesTrib of Clear CR
LocationS 8 T 34 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 598
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70785, -94.23496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 2225 over Trib 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 2225 over Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 2225 over Trib of Clear CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 2225 over Trib of Clear CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2225 over Trib of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.