US Bridges

County RD 472 over Caney Fork CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3151 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 20270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 472 over Caney Fork CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 472 over Caney Fork CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 472
CrossesCaney Fork CR
LocationS 3151 T 32 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49023, -89.81736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 472 over Caney Fork CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 472 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 472 over Caney Fork CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 472 over Caney Fork CR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 472 over Caney Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.