US Bridges

County RD over Pedlar CR

Poor

Andrew County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 36 W · Structure no. 30096

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Pedlar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Pedlar CR in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesPedlar CR
LocationS 25 T 61 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates40.06904, -94.90831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over Pedlar CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Pedlar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD over Pedlar CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Pedlar CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Pedlar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.