Swope RD over Cedar CR
PoorPosted for loadPettis County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 21 W · Structure no. 24029
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swope RD over Cedar CR is a concrete slab carrying Swope RD over Cedar CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swope RD over Cedar CR built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swope RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Swope RD over Cedar CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Swope RD over Cedar CR?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Swope RD over Cedar CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.