Rt U E over Br E Fk Cedar CR
PoorIron County, Missouri · S 4 T 34 N R 3 E · Structure no. 4525
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U E over Br E Fk Cedar CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt U E over Br E Fk Cedar CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U E over Br E Fk Cedar CR built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U E over Br E Fk 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U E over Br E Fk Cedar CR carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Rt U E over Br E Fk Cedar CR?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U E over Br E Fk Cedar CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.