US Bridges

County RD 411 over Br of Hughes CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 29 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 12583

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 411 over Br of Hughes CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 411 over Br of Hughes CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 411
CrossesBr of Hughes CR
LocationS 29 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.51296, -89.74447
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic32 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 411 over Br of Hughes CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 411 over Br of Hughes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 411 over Br of Hughes CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 411 over Br of Hughes CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 411 over Br of Hughes CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.