US Bridges

County RD 524 over Blue Shawnee CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 16 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 32374

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 524 over Blue Shawnee CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 524 over Blue Shawnee CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD 524
CrossesBlue Shawnee CR
LocationS 16 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates37.54593, -89.62053
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 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic32 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 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 524 over Blue Shawnee CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 524 over Blue Shawnee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 524 over Blue Shawnee CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 524 over Blue Shawnee CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 524 over Blue Shawnee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.