US Bridges

Freedom RD over Eight Mile CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 30 W · Structure no. 22153

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom RD over Eight Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freedom RD over Eight Mile CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFreedom RD
CrossesEight Mile CR
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62373, -94.28331
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 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 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freedom RD over Eight Mile CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom RD over Eight Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Freedom RD over Eight Mile CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Freedom RD over Eight Mile CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom RD over Eight Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.