US Bridges

County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 13 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14814

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 621
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 13 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.36326, -89.56176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic450 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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix 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 County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 621 over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.