US Bridges

Independence ST over Hubble CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2250 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 28275

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
522 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence ST over Hubble CR is a concrete slab carrying Independence ST over Hubble CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence ST
CrossesHubble CR
LocationS 2250 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.39199, -89.66527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Independence ST over Hubble CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence ST over Hubble 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 Independence ST over Hubble CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Independence ST over Hubble CR?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Independence ST over Hubble CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.