US Bridges

County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 811 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 20110

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 481
CrossesCaney Fork CR
LocationS 811 T 32 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.45026, -89.8144
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 481 over Caney Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.