US Bridges

County RD 635 over Scism CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 9 T 31 N R 14 E · Structure no. 14977

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 635 over Scism CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 635 over Scism CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1963, 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 635
CrossesScism CR
LocationS 9 T 31 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.36805, -89.50776
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic208 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 635 over Scism CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is County RD 635 over Scism 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 635 over Scism CR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 635 over Scism CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 635 over Scism CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.