US Bridges

County RD 338 over Clark CR

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 8 T 29 N R 4 E · Structure no. 18853

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 338 over Clark CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 338 over Clark CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 338
CrossesClark CR
LocationS 8 T 29 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.19324, -90.61767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 338 over Clark CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County RD 338 over Clark 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 338 over Clark CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 338 over Clark CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 338 over Clark CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.