US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Whitewater CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 32582

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Whitewater CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 72 E over Whitewater CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 2,832 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,522 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesWhitewater CR
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 72
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43266, -89.80406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2024)
Projected traffic5,522 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 72 E over Whitewater CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Whitewater 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Whitewater CR carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Whitewater CR?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Whitewater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.