US Bridges

County RD Waldo over Trib of Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 9 T 34 N R 30 W · Structure no. 28774

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD Waldo over Trib of Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD Waldo over Trib of Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD Waldo
CrossesTrib of Clear CR
LocationS 9 T 34 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70342, -94.22389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 County RD Waldo over Trib of Clear CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD Waldo 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 Waldo over Trib of Clear CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD Waldo over Trib of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.