US Bridges

Mcclendon DR over Cedar CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 1 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 20021

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclendon DR over Cedar CR is a concrete slab carrying Mcclendon DR over Cedar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclendon DR
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 1 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.91438, -94.39985
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic715 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mcclendon DR over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclendon DR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mcclendon DR over Cedar CR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcclendon DR over Cedar CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclendon DR over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.