US Bridges

County RD 516 over Shawnee CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 8 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 13329

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 516 over Shawnee CR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County RD 516 over Shawnee CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 516
CrossesShawnee CR
LocationS 8 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56173, -89.62801
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 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 516 over Shawnee CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County RD 516 over Shawnee 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 516 over Shawnee CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 516 over Shawnee CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 516 over Shawnee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.