US Bridges

County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br

GoodPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 13 T 34 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20665

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1500
CrossesPolecat CR Br
LocationS 13 T 34 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.68061, -93.84042
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1500 over Polecat CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.