US Bridges

County RD 427 over Br of Hughes CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 21 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 12928

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 427 over Br of Hughes CR is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 427 over Br of Hughes CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 427
CrossesBr of Hughes CR
LocationS 21 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.52273, -89.71385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 427 over Br of Hughes CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 427 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 427 over Br of Hughes CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 427 over Br of Hughes CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 427 over Br of Hughes CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.