US Bridges

Brick Church RD over Cedar CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 4 T 42 N R 6 W · Structure no. 32655

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Church RD over Cedar CR is a concrete slab carrying Brick Church RD over Cedar CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrick Church RD
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 4 T 42 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates38.40622, -91.59922
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brick Church RD over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick Church 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 Brick Church RD over Cedar CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brick Church RD over Cedar CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brick Church RD over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.