US Bridges

Chadwick RD over Cedar CR

PoorPosted for load

Christian County, Missouri · S 35 T 26 N R 19 W · Structure no. 24198

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chadwick RD over Cedar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chadwick RD over Cedar CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesChadwick RD
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 35 T 26 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 463
Coordinates36.90206, -92.9882
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2025)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chadwick RD over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chadwick RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Chadwick RD over Cedar CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chadwick RD over Cedar CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Chadwick RD over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.