US Bridges

Sherrill ST over Cates Br

Poor

Clay County, Missouri · S 20 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20114

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherrill ST over Cates Br is a concrete culvert carrying Sherrill ST over Cates Br in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSherrill ST
CrossesCates Br
LocationS 20 T 51 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.221, -94.41472
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherrill ST over Cates Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Sherrill ST over Cates Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sherrill ST over Cates Br carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sherrill ST over Cates Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Sherrill ST over Cates Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.