US Bridges

County RD 1001 over Snag CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Cedar County, Missouri · S 21 T 23 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20618

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1001 over Snag CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 1001 over Snag CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1001
CrossesSnag CR
LocationS 21 T 23 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.67956, -93.89316
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1001 over Snag CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1001 over Snag CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1001 over Snag CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1001 over Snag CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1001 over Snag CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.