US Bridges

County RD 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 676 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 28664

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD 351
CrossesLit Whitewater Rvr
LocationS 676 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates37.40094, -89.82435
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr 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 County RD 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County RD 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 351 over Lit Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.