US Bridges

Bertling ST over Sloans CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14543

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bertling ST over Sloans CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bertling ST over Sloans CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBertling ST
CrossesSloans CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.32665, -89.52686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bertling ST over Sloans CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bertling ST over Sloans 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 Bertling ST over Sloans CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bertling ST over Sloans CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bertling ST over Sloans CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.