County RD 471 over Br Caney Fork CR
FairPosted for loadCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 20325
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 471 over Br Caney Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 471 over Br Caney Fork CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 471 over Br Caney Fork CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County RD 471 over Br 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 471 over Br Caney Fork CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 471 over Br Caney Fork CR?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 471 over Br Caney Fork CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.