Gildea RD over Clear CR
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Missouri · S 2150 T 36 N R 2 E · Structure no. 15048
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gildea RD over Clear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gildea RD over Clear CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gildea RD over Clear CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Gildea RD over Clear CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Gildea RD over Clear CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gildea RD over Clear CR?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gildea RD over Clear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.