US Bridges

Buford RD over Cedar CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 2118 T 35 N R 2 E · Structure no. 15745

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buford RD over Cedar CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buford RD over Cedar CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBuford RD
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 2118 T 35 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7419, -90.78
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Buford RD over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buford RD over Cedar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Buford RD over Cedar CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buford RD over Cedar CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Buford RD over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.