US Bridges

Mo 175 S over Cedar CR

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 22 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4627

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 175 S over Cedar CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 175 S over Cedar CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3 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 4,351 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,179 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 175 S
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 22 T 26 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates36.96113, -94.41996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,351 (2024)
Projected traffic7,179 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 175 S over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 175 S over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 175 S over Cedar CR carry?

About 4,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 175 S over Cedar CR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 175 S over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.