US Bridges

County RD 469 over Creek

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 288 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 32172

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 469 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 469 over Creek 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 469
CrossesCreek
LocationS 288 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 469
Coordinates37.41519, -89.76575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic56 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 469 over Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 469 over Creek 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 469 over Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 469 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 469 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.