US Bridges

Cherry ST over Rock CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 11 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25311

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry ST over Rock CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherry ST over Rock CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,515 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry ST
CrossesRock CR
LocationS 11 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.15393, -94.57405
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2024)
Projected traffic2,515 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry ST over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry ST over Rock CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry ST over Rock CR carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cherry ST over Rock CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry ST over Rock CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.