US Bridges

County RD 383 over Creek

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 32 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 17610

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 383 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 383 over Creek in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 383
CrossesCreek
LocationS 32 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates37.31408, -89.85207
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 383 over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 383 over Creek 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 383 over Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 383 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 383 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.