US Bridges

County RD 387 over Crooked CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2273 T 30 N R 11 E · Structure no. 17561

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 387 over Crooked CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 387 over Crooked CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 387
CrossesCrooked CR
LocationS 2273 T 30 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27304, -89.85296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 387 over Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 387 over Crooked CR 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 387 over Crooked CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 387 over Crooked CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 387 over Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.