US Bridges

Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 14 E · Structure no. 34602

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix is a concrete culvert carrying Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHowell ST
CrossesBr Cape Lacroix
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 14 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.32489, -89.54697
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic450 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 Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix 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 Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Howell ST over Br Cape Lacroix?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.