US Bridges

County RD 233 over Bean CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2225 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 33730

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 233 over Bean CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 233 over Bean 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 233
CrossesBean CR
LocationS 2225 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.26266, -89.74958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 233 over Bean CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 233 over Bean 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 County RD 233 over Bean CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 233 over Bean CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County RD 233 over Bean CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.