US Bridges

Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 23 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 34350

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLynwood Hills DR
CrossesCape Lacroux CR
LocationS 23 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.33856, -89.57464
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux 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 Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lynwood Hills DR over Cape Lacroux CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.