US Bridges

County RD 227 over Hubble Br

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 204 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17883

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 227 over Hubble Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 227 over Hubble Br 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 227
CrossesHubble Br
LocationS 204 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 166
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.29345, -89.69625
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 227 over Hubble Br built?

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

What condition is County RD 227 over Hubble Br 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 227 over Hubble Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 227 over Hubble Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 227 over Hubble Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.