Mo 39 S over Cedar CR
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Missouri · S 2 T 35 N R 27 W · Structure no. 9581
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 221 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 502
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 39 S over Cedar CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Mo 39 S over Cedar CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 39 S over Cedar CR built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 39 S 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 Mo 39 S over Cedar CR carry?
About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mo 39 S over Cedar CR?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 39 S over Cedar CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.