Rt U E over Cottonwood CR
FairCaldwell County, Missouri · S 5 T 56 N R 27 W · Structure no. 6917
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U E over Cottonwood CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt U E over Cottonwood CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U E over Cottonwood CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Rt U E over Cottonwood 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U E over Cottonwood CR carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt U E over Cottonwood CR?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U E over Cottonwood CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.