US Bridges

Rt U E over Pedelo CR

Poor

Christian County, Missouri · S 6 T 27 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7518

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
979
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Pedelo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over Pedelo CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 979 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U E
CrossesPedelo CR
LocationS 6 T 27 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06933, -93.05267
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2024)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over Pedelo CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over Pedelo 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 Rt U E over Pedelo CR carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Pedelo CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Pedelo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.