US Bridges

Rt N S over Clark CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 848 T 29 N R 4 E · Structure no. 9614

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Clark CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt N S over Clark CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N S
CrossesClark CR
LocationS 848 T 29 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.19309, -90.55927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 N S over Clark CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N S 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N S over Clark CR carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Clark CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Clark CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.