US Bridges

Jackson Trail over Goose CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 527 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 19235

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Trail over Goose CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Trail over Goose CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Trail
CrossesGoose CR
LocationS 527 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.36956, -89.67118
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jackson Trail over Goose CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Trail over Goose 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 Jackson Trail over Goose CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Trail over Goose CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Trail over Goose CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.