US Bridges

County RD 549 over Br of Indian CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 10 T 32 N R 13 E · Structure no. 13904

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 549 over Br of Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 549 over Br of Indian CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 549
CrossesBr of Indian CR
LocationS 10 T 32 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.46877, -89.60209
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic32 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 549 over Br of Indian CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County RD 549 over Br of Indian 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 549 over Br of Indian CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 549 over Br of Indian CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 549 over Br of Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.