Merriwether-Plaza over Walker CR
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 28251
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merriwether-Plaza over Walker CR is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Merriwether-Plaza over Walker 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merriwether-Plaza over Walker CR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merriwether-Plaza over Walker CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Merriwether-Plaza over Walker CR carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Merriwether-Plaza over Walker CR?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Merriwether-Plaza over Walker CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.