US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Hubble CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 221 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 30325

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Hubble CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 72 E over Hubble CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,193 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesHubble CR
LocationS 221 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.37888, -89.67442
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,117 (2024)
Projected traffic33,193 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 72 E over Hubble CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Hubble 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Hubble CR carry?

About 20,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Hubble CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Hubble CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.