US Bridges

County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 10 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 20106

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 481
CrossesCaney Fork CR
LocationS 10 T 32 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.46288, -89.8158
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic32 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 481 over Caney Fork CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County RD 481 over Caney Fork 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 481 over Caney Fork CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.