US Bridges

Cape Rock DR over Walker CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 34632

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape Rock DR over Walker CR is a concrete culvert carrying Cape Rock DR over Walker CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCape Rock DR
CrossesWalker CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 69
Coordinates37.32729, -89.55014
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2024)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 Cape Rock DR over Walker CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape Rock DR over Walker 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 Cape Rock DR over Walker CR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cape Rock DR over Walker CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cape Rock DR over Walker CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.