US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Pedee CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 6 T 39 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9604

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Pedee CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 7 S over Pedee CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, 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 6 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 2,566 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,491 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesPedee CR
LocationS 6 T 39 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.17157, -93.27412
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,566 (2024)
Projected traffic4,491 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 7 S over Pedee CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 7 S over Pedee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over Pedee CR carry?

About 2,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Pedee CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Pedee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.