US Bridges

County RD 274 over Drain Dtch No 27

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 34 T 29 N R 11 E · Structure no. 32096

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 274 over Drain Dtch No 27 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 274 over Drain Dtch No 27 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 274
CrossesDrain Dtch No 27
LocationS 34 T 29 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates37.12614, -89.82891
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 274 over Drain Dtch No 27 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 274 over Drain Dtch No 27 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 274 over Drain Dtch No 27 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 274 over Drain Dtch No 27?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 274 over Drain Dtch No 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.