US Bridges

County RD 520 over Br of Buckeye CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 23 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 12933

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 520 over Br of Buckeye CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 520 over Br of Buckeye CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 520
CrossesBr of Buckeye CR
LocationS 23 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5289, -89.69399
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 520 over Br of Buckeye CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 520 over Br of Buckeye 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 520 over Br of Buckeye CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 520 over Br of Buckeye CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 520 over Br of Buckeye CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.