US Bridges

Cherry RD over Trib of Clear CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 34 T 27 N R 30 W · Structure no. 34674

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry RD over Trib of Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry RD over Trib of Clear CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherry RD
CrossesTrib of Clear CR
LocationS 34 T 27 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates37.00772, -94.19714
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clear CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry RD over Trib of Clear 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 Clear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherry RD over Trib of Clear CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry RD over Trib of Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.