US Bridges

Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 23 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 11971

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,975 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMo 74 E
CrossesLit Ramsey CR
LocationS 23 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates37.26044, -89.56584
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2024)
Projected traffic2,975 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey CR carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey CR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 74 E over Lit Ramsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.