US Bridges

Rt K E over Ramsey Br

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 2751

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Ramsey Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K E over Ramsey Br in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,891 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesRamsey Br
LocationS 3 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30852, -89.60049
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,252 (2024)
Projected traffic15,891 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt K E over Ramsey Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Ramsey Br 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 Rt K E over Ramsey Br carry?

About 10,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Ramsey Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Rt K E over Ramsey Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.