US Bridges

County RD 1970 over Stockton Lk Br

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 9 T 33 N R 25 W · Structure no. 24591

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1970 over Stockton Lk Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1970 over Stockton Lk Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1970
CrossesStockton Lk Br
LocationS 9 T 33 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.609, -93.67242
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1970 over Stockton Lk Br built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1970 over Stockton Lk 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 1970 over Stockton Lk Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1970 over Stockton Lk Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1970 over Stockton Lk Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.