US Bridges

County RD 407 over Apple CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 12166

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 407 over Apple CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 407 over Apple CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 120 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 407
CrossesApple CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.58303, -89.82919
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County RD 407 over Apple CR built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County RD 407 over Apple 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 407 over Apple CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 407 over Apple CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 407 over Apple CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.