US Bridges

County RD 522 over Br of Blue Shawnee

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 28 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 30953

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 522 over Br of Blue Shawnee is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 522 over Br of Blue Shawnee 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD 522
CrossesBr of Blue Shawnee
LocationS 28 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 522
Coordinates37.51896, -89.60757
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Br of Blue Shawnee built?

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

What condition is County RD 522 over Br of Blue Shawnee 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 Br of Blue Shawnee carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 522 over Br of Blue Shawnee?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 522 over Br of Blue Shawnee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.