US Bridges

County RD 477 over White Water Rvr

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 32 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 35324

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 477 over White Water Rvr is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 477 over White Water Rvr 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 477
CrossesWhite Water Rvr
LocationS 32 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates37.50639, -89.85924
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 477 over White Water Rvr built?

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

What condition is County RD 477 over White Water Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 477 over White Water Rvr carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 477 over White Water Rvr?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 477 over White Water Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.