Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br
FairClay County, Missouri · S 20 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20115
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ruth Ewing RD over Cates Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.