US Bridges

County RD 642 over Juden CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 13 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 20723

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 642 over Juden CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 642 over Juden CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 642
CrossesJuden CR
LocationS 13 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.36031, -89.54598
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 642 over Juden CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 642 over Juden 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 642 over Juden CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 642 over Juden CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 642 over Juden CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.