US Bridges

Kuhne RD over Cedar Br CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 19 T 42 N R 5 W · Structure no. 15930

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuhne RD over Cedar Br CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuhne RD over Cedar Br CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKuhne RD
CrossesCedar Br CR
LocationS 19 T 42 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates38.36697, -91.52819
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kuhne RD over Cedar Br CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuhne RD over Cedar Br 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 Kuhne RD over Cedar Br CR carry?

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

How long is Kuhne RD over Cedar Br CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kuhne RD over Cedar Br CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.