US Bridges

County RD 371 over Dillard CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 20 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 31331

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 371 over Dillard CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 371 over Dillard CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 371
CrossesDillard CR
LocationS 20 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 371
Coordinates37.34434, -89.85238
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic24 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 371 over Dillard CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 371 over Dillard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 371 over Dillard CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 371 over Dillard CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 371 over Dillard CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.