US Bridges

Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 8 T 43 N R 21 W · Structure no. 13072

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMorarity Ave
CrossesTrib of Cheese CR
LocationS 8 T 43 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.51169, -93.25489
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Morarity Ave over Trib of Cheese CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.