Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 28252
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,744
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 14,744 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,116 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr 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 Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr carry?
About 14,744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Expy over S Wyaconda Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.