US Bridges

185th ST over Cypress CR

Good

Daviess County, Missouri · S 9 T 61 N R 28 W · Structure no. 22639

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

185th ST over Cypress CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 185th ST over Cypress CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 115 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries185th ST
CrossesCypress CR
LocationS 9 T 61 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 366
Coordinates40.09108, -94.05136
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 185th ST over Cypress CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 185th ST over Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does 185th ST over Cypress CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 185th ST over Cypress CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 185th ST over Cypress CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.