US Bridges

County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 20 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 28557

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 522
CrossesBlue Shawnee CR
LocationS 20 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates37.52279, -89.6243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 522 over Blue Shawnee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.