County RD 638 over Scism CR
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 8 T 31 N R 14 E · Structure no. 34259
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
County RD 638 over Scism CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 638 over Scism 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 638 over Scism CR built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 638 over Scism 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 638 over Scism CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 638 over Scism CR?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 638 over Scism CR?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.