US Bridges

Trout Farm RD over Cedar CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 28 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 18877

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Farm RD over Cedar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trout Farm RD over Cedar CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTrout Farm RD
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 28 T 26 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates36.95308, -94.43964
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic310 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Trout Farm RD over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trout Farm RD over Cedar 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 Trout Farm RD over Cedar CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Trout Farm RD over Cedar CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Farm RD over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.