US Bridges

County RD 751 over Cherry Br

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 29 T 35 N R 27 W · Structure no. 18215

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 751 over Cherry Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 751 over Cherry Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 751
CrossesCherry Br
LocationS 29 T 35 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76793, -93.93507
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 751 over Cherry Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County RD 751 over Cherry Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 751 over Cherry Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 751 over Cherry Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 751 over Cherry Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.