US Bridges

County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 12 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 19605

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 436
CrossesBr Horrell CR
LocationS 12 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.46832, -89.67292
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 436 over Br Horrell CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 436 over Br Horrell 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 436 over Br Horrell CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.