US Bridges

County RD 462 over Br Byrd CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 19 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 19908

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 462 over Br Byrd CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 462 over Br Byrd CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 462
CrossesBr Byrd CR
LocationS 19 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.44531, -89.75908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 462 over Br Byrd CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 462 over Br Byrd 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 462 over Br Byrd CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 462 over Br Byrd CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 462 over Br Byrd CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.