US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 21 T 34 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3685

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt Dd E over Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 21 T 34 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.68898, -94.22671
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2024)
Projected traffic529 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Dd E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd E over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Dd E over Clear CR carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Clear CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.