US Bridges

County RD 361 over Cane CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 1578 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 18297

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 361 over Cane CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 361 over Cane CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 361
CrossesCane CR
LocationS 1578 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates37.34932, -89.77113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 361 over Cane CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 361 over Cane CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 361 over Cane CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 361 over Cane CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 361 over Cane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.