US Bridges

County RD 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2229 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 19092

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat is a concrete slab carrying County RD 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 351
CrossesBr of Lit Whitewat
LocationS 2229 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.39244, -89.82382
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat 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 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 351 over Br of Lit Whitewat?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.