US Bridges

County RD 233 over Br Diversion Chnl

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 31 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17748

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 233 over Br Diversion Chnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 233 over Br Diversion Chnl in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 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 233
CrossesBr Diversion Chnl
LocationS 31 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.22411, -89.75938
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic288 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 233 over Br Diversion Chnl built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 233 over Br Diversion Chnl 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 233 over Br Diversion Chnl carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 233 over Br Diversion Chnl?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 233 over Br Diversion Chnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.