US Bridges

Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley CR

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 23 T 28 N R 18 W · Structure no. 28836

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 83 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCardwell Chapel RD
CrossesFinley CR
LocationS 23 T 28 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 374
Coordinates37.10425, -92.86527
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
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 Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cardwell Chapel RD over Finley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.