US Bridges

Cleveland RD over West Fk

PoorPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 26 T 46 N R 33 W · Structure no. 12571

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland RD over West Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland RD over West Fk in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCleveland RD
CrossesWest Fk
LocationS 26 T 46 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates38.77751, -94.55101
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland RD over West Fk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Cleveland RD over West Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Cleveland RD over West Fk carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland RD over West Fk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland RD over West Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.