US Bridges

Kingsway DR over Walker CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14544

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsway DR over Walker CR is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsway DR over Walker CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 32 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKingsway DR
CrossesWalker CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.31386, -89.55135
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Kingsway DR over Walker CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Kingsway DR over Walker 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 Kingsway DR over Walker CR carry?

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

How long is Kingsway DR over Walker CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsway DR over Walker CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.