US Bridges

County RD 635 over Lit Flora CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2201 T 31 N R 14 E · Structure no. 15035

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 635 over Lit Flora CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 635 over Lit Flora CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 635
CrossesLit Flora CR
LocationS 2201 T 31 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.38361, -89.50182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 635 over Lit Flora CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 635 over Lit Flora 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 Lit Flora CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 635 over Lit Flora CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 635 over Lit Flora CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.