US Bridges

County RD 621 over Creek

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 1 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14789

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 621 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 621 over Creek in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 621
CrossesCreek
LocationS 1 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.38073, -89.56229
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 County RD 621 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 621 over Creek 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 County RD 621 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 621 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 621 over Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.