US Bridges

Rt B E over Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 33 T 34 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6198

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 77 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 33 T 34 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65966, -94.22497
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2024)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt B 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 B E over Clear CR carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Clear CR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.