Mo 97 S over Horse CR
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Missouri · S 17 T 34 N R 28 W · Structure no. 8931
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 231 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 779
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 97 S over Horse CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Mo 97 S over Horse CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 97 S over Horse CR built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 97 S over Horse 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 Mo 97 S over Horse CR carry?
About 779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 97 S over Horse CR?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 97 S over Horse CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.