US Bridges

Old Cape Road over Br of Williams CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 7812 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14586

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cape Road over Br of Williams CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Cape Road over Br of Williams CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Cape Road
CrossesBr of Williams CR
LocationS 7812 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36763, -89.63431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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 Old Cape Road over Br of Williams CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cape Road over Br of Williams 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 Old Cape Road over Br of Williams CR carry?

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

How long is Old Cape Road over Br of Williams CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cape Road over Br of Williams CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.