US Bridges

Rt K E over Cherry CR

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 31 T 35 N R 27 W · Structure no. 6943

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Cherry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K E over Cherry CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesCherry CR
LocationS 31 T 35 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76548, -93.9444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K E over Cherry CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Cherry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Cherry CR carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Cherry CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Cherry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.