US Bridges

Rt Y E over Cedar Br

Poor

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 36 T 42 N R 6 W · Structure no. 6738

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,283
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Cedar Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y E over Cedar Br in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Y E
CrossesCedar Br
LocationS 36 T 42 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.34575, -91.55269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2024)
Projected traffic1,668 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y E over Cedar Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y E over Cedar Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Cedar Br carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Cedar Br?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Cedar Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.