US Bridges

County RD 635 over Big Flora CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 34 T 32 N R 14 E · Structure no. 15089

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 635 over Big Flora CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 635 over Big Flora CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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
CrossesBig Flora CR
LocationS 34 T 32 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.40473, -89.48183
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic64 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 Big Flora CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 635 over Big Flora CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 635 over Big Flora CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.