Big Bend RD over Sloans CR
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14536
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bend RD over Sloans CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Bend RD over Sloans CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Bend RD over Sloans CR built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Big Bend RD over Sloans 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 Big Bend RD over Sloans CR carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Big Bend RD over Sloans CR?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bend RD over Sloans CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.