US Bridges

Independence ST over Cape LA Croix CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14538

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence ST over Cape LA Croix CR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Independence ST over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence ST
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30727, -89.55572
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 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

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 Cape LA Croix CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence ST over Cape LA Croix 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Independence ST over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

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

How long is Independence ST over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Independence ST over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.