US Bridges

County RD 54 over Pedlar CR

Fair

Andrew County, Missouri · S 26 T 61 N R 36 W · Structure no. 14011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 54 over Pedlar CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 54 over Pedlar CR in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 54
CrossesPedlar CR
LocationS 26 T 61 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates40.07053, -94.91745
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 54 over Pedlar CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 54 over Pedlar 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 County RD 54 over Pedlar CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 54 over Pedlar CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County RD 54 over Pedlar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.