Cave RD over Meramec Rvr
GoodCrawford County, Missouri · S 35 T 39 N R 3 W · Structure no. 17599
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cave RD over Meramec Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cave RD over Meramec Rvr in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cave RD over Meramec Rvr built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cave RD over Meramec Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Cave RD over Meramec Rvr carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cave RD over Meramec Rvr?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Cave RD over Meramec Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.