US Bridges

County RD 825 over Cedar CR Br

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 17 T 34 N R 27 W · Structure no. 22038

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 825 over Cedar CR Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 825 over Cedar CR Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 825
CrossesCedar CR Br
LocationS 17 T 34 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 337
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.68822, -93.92474
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County RD 825 over Cedar CR Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County RD 825 over Cedar CR 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 825 over Cedar CR Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 825 over Cedar CR Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 825 over Cedar CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.