US Bridges

County RD 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 20 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 19201

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty RD 352
CrossesLit Whitewater Rvr
LocationS 20 T 32 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates37.43391, -89.85374
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$621,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr 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 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr carry?

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

How long is County RD 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 352 over Lit Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.