US Bridges

Rt Y E over Cedar Creek

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 21 T 46 N R 11 W · Structure no. 6723

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Cedar Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,901 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRt Y E
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationS 21 T 46 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates38.75808, -92.17471
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2024)
Projected traffic1,901 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y E over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt Y E over Cedar Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.