US Bridges

County RD 513 over Buckeye CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 1 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 13101

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 513 over Buckeye CR is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 513 over Buckeye CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 80 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 513
CrossesBuckeye CR
LocationS 1 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates37.57998, -89.67277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 513 over Buckeye CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 513 over Buckeye 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 513 over Buckeye CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 513 over Buckeye CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 513 over Buckeye CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.