County RD 550 over Creek
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 10 T 32 N R 13 W · Structure no. 29707
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 550 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 550 over Creek in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 County RD 550 over Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 550 over Creek 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 550 over Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 550 over Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 550 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.