US Bridges

E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 32129

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Rodney ST
CrossesCape Lacroix CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.31107, -89.55999
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic675 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E Rodney ST over Cape Lacroix CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.