US Bridges

Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14540

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHopper RD
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.32163, -89.57115
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix 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 Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hopper RD over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.