US Bridges

County RD 203 over Williams CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 220 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 16030

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 203 over Williams CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 203 over Williams CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 203
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 220 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30353, -89.65003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$982,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 203 over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 203 over Williams 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 203 over Williams CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 203 over Williams CR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 203 over Williams CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.