US Bridges

County RD 228 over Hubble CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 674 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17839

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 228 over Hubble CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 228 over Hubble CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 228
CrossesHubble CR
LocationS 674 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27906, -89.67392
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 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 228 over Hubble CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 228 over Hubble 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 228 over Hubble CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 228 over Hubble CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 228 over Hubble CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.