US Bridges

Bessie ST over Walker CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14532

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bessie ST over Walker CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bessie ST over Walker CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBessie ST
CrossesWalker CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.31057, -89.5515
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bessie ST over Walker CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bessie 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 Bessie ST over Walker CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bessie ST over Walker CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bessie ST over Walker CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.