County RD 238 over Slough
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17350
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 238 over Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 238 over Slough in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 238 over Slough built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is County RD 238 over Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 238 over Slough carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 238 over Slough?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 238 over Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.