US Bridges

Cave RD over Huzzah CR

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Crawford County, Missouri · S 11 T 38 N R 3 W · Structure no. 17618

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave RD over Huzzah CR is a concrete slab carrying Cave RD over Huzzah CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCave RD
CrossesHuzzah CR
LocationS 11 T 38 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.02896, -91.21357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cave RD over Huzzah CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave RD over Huzzah CR 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 Huzzah CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cave RD over Huzzah CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cave RD over Huzzah CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.