US Bridges

County RD 439 over Cane CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3146 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 19527

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 439 over Cane CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 439 over Cane CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 439
CrossesCane CR
LocationS 3146 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.419, -89.68778
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 439 over Cane CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 439 over Cane 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 439 over Cane CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 439 over Cane CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 439 over Cane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.