US Bridges

Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 26 T 55 N R 18 W · Structure no. 33474

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPee Dee RD
CrossesCottonwood CR
LocationS 26 T 55 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates39.54553, -92.90127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pee Dee RD over Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.