County RD 020 over Cedar CR
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Missouri · S 3 T 34 N R 2 E · Structure no. 28546
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 020 over Cedar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 020 over Cedar CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 020 over Cedar CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is County RD 020 over Cedar CR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does County RD 020 over Cedar CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 020 over Cedar CR?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 020 over Cedar CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.