US Bridges

Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 5 T 43 N R 3 W · Structure no. 17902

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk CR is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Fork RD
CrossesCedar Fk CR
LocationS 5 T 43 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 166
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49754, -91.28683
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Fork RD over Cedar Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.