US Bridges

County RD 222 over Br Hubble CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 9 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17948

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 222 over Br Hubble CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 222 over Br Hubble CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 222
CrossesBr Hubble CR
LocationS 9 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.28767, -89.7221
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic32 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 222 over Br Hubble CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 222 over Br 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 222 over Br Hubble CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 222 over Br Hubble CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 222 over Br Hubble CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.