US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br

Good

Dade County, Missouri · S 18 T 32 N R 27 W · Structure no. 31728

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesCedar CR Br
LocationS 18 T 32 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates37.51964, -93.94847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic343 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Cedar CR Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.