US Bridges

Rt B E over Cedar CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 5 T 33 N R 27 W · Structure no. 8563

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
273 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Cedar CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt B E over Cedar CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 5 T 33 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.62195, -93.91127
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2024)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Cedar CR carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Cedar CR?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.