US Bridges

County RD 522 over Muddy Shawnee

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2246 T 33 N R 14 E · Structure no. 13435

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 522 over Muddy Shawnee is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 522 over Muddy Shawnee in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 522
CrossesMuddy Shawnee
LocationS 2246 T 33 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.53001, -89.64308
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 522 over Muddy Shawnee built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 522 over Muddy Shawnee 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 522 over Muddy Shawnee carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 522 over Muddy Shawnee?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 522 over Muddy Shawnee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.