US Bridges

Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR

GoodPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 1 T 26 N R 31 W · Structure no. 17300

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCherry RD
CrossesTrib of Jones CR
LocationS 1 T 26 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates37.00938, -94.26549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic47 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 Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry RD over Trib of Jones CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.