US Bridges

County RD 525 over Creek

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 36 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 13683

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 525 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 525 over Creek in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty RD 525
CrossesCreek
LocationS 36 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates37.5049, -89.55891
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic96 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 525 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 525 over Creek 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 525 over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 525 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 525 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.