US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 17 T 34 N R 30 W · Structure no. 7995

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Dd E over Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 25 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 17 T 34 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70354, -94.23619
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

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 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.