US Bridges

County RD 725 over Cedar CR Br

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 19 T 33 N R 27 W · Structure no. 23959

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 725 over Cedar CR Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 725 over Cedar CR Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 725
CrossesCedar CR Br
LocationS 19 T 33 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.58158, -93.94698
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 725 over Cedar CR Br built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 725 over Cedar CR Br 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 725 over Cedar CR Br carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 725 over Cedar CR Br?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 725 over Cedar CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.