US Bridges

Burford RD over Br of East CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32790

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burford RD over Br of East CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burford RD over Br of East CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBurford RD
CrossesBr of East CR
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.60601, -94.3857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Burford RD over Br of East CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burford RD over Br of East 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Burford RD over Br of East CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burford RD over Br of East CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Burford RD over Br of East CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.