US Bridges

County RD 274 over Cedar CR

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 30 T 36 N R 26 W · Structure no. 35101

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 274 over Cedar CR is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 274 over Cedar CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 274
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 30 T 36 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.85406, -93.84586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 274 over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 274 over Cedar CR 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 274 over Cedar CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 274 over Cedar CR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 274 over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.