Rt K E over Cape LA Croix CR
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 1219
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,356
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt K E over Cape LA Croix CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 22,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,887 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt K E over Cape LA Croix CR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt K E over Cape LA Croix 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Rt K E over Cape LA Croix CR carry?
About 22,356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt K E over Cape LA Croix CR?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Rt K E over Cape LA Croix CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.