US Bridges

County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 11 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 19609

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 436
CrossesBr Horrell CR
LocationS 11 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates37.46061, -89.67496
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 436 over Br Horrell 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 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 436 over Br Horrell CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.