US Bridges

County RD 2124 over Cedar CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 24 T 33 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23958

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2124 over Cedar CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 2124 over Cedar 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 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 2124
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 24 T 33 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 466
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.59258, -93.95889
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic6 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$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 2124 over Cedar CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 2124 over Cedar 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 2124 over Cedar CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2124 over Cedar CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2124 over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.