US Bridges

Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 18 T 35 N R 30 W · Structure no. 35397

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesW Fk Clear CR
LocationS 18 T 35 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.80503, -94.27508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic882 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over W Fk Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.