US Bridges

Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 35321

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
386 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2044. The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSprigg ST
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 2199 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27817, -89.53389
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length386 ft (117.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2024)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix 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 Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sprigg ST over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.