US Bridges

County RD 324 over Br Hubble CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 489 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 18668

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 324 over Br Hubble CR is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 324 over Br Hubble CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 324
CrossesBr Hubble CR
LocationS 489 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.34775, -89.68798
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed6.2 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 324 over Br Hubble CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 324 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 324 over Br Hubble CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 324 over Br Hubble CR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 324 over Br Hubble CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.