US Bridges

E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 11 W · Structure no. 36194

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 617 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesE ST Charles RD
CrossesLit Cedar CR
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates38.97797, -92.17281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2023)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E ST Charles RD over Lit Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.