US Bridges

Independence ST over Walker CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14529

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence ST over Walker CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Independence ST over Walker CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIndependence ST
CrossesWalker CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.30681, -89.55126
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Independence ST over Walker CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence ST over Walker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Independence ST over Walker CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Independence ST over Walker CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Independence ST over Walker CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.