US Bridges

County RD 255 over Crooked CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 11 E · Structure no. 17443

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 255 over Crooked CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 255 over Crooked CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 255
CrossesCrooked CR
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21941, -89.83519
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic32 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 255 over Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 255 over Crooked 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 255 over Crooked CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 255 over Crooked CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 255 over Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.