US Bridges

County RD 468 over Byrd CR

GoodPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 978 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 19283

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 468 over Byrd CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 468 over Byrd CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 468
CrossesByrd CR
LocationS 978 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.425, -89.75491
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic64 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 468 over Byrd CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 468 over Byrd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 468 over Byrd CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 468 over Byrd CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 468 over Byrd CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.