US Bridges

County RD 422 over Caney Fork CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 21 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 33419

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 422 over Caney Fork CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 422 over Caney Fork CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 422
CrossesCaney Fork CR
LocationS 21 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.53637, -89.8382
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic16 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 422 over Caney Fork CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 422 over Caney Fork 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 422 over Caney Fork CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 422 over Caney Fork CR?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 422 over Caney Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.