US Bridges

Totten RD over Trib of Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 2 T 34 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25262

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Totten RD over Trib of Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Totten RD over Trib of Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTotten RD
CrossesTrib of Clear CR
LocationS 2 T 34 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 742
Coordinates37.75002, -94.18724
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic7 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Totten RD over Trib of Clear CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Totten RD 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 Totten RD over Trib of Clear CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Totten RD over Trib of Clear CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Totten RD over Trib of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.