US Bridges

Scheel RD over Cedar CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 10 T 42 N R 6 W · Structure no. 14776

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheel RD over Cedar CR is a concrete slab carrying Scheel RD over Cedar CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesScheel RD
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 10 T 42 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.39647, -91.58631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Scheel RD over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scheel RD over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Scheel RD over Cedar CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scheel RD over Cedar CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Scheel RD over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.