US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Stinking CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 5 T 34 N R 28 W · Structure no. 8929

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
932
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Stinking CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 97 S over Stinking CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesStinking CR
LocationS 5 T 34 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.74736, -94.02777
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2024)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 97 S over Stinking CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Stinking 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Stinking CR carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Stinking CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Stinking CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.