US Bridges

East Main ST over Ditch

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 797 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 35391

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main ST over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying East Main ST over Ditch in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesEast Main ST
CrossesDitch
LocationS 797 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 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 East Main ST over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main ST over Ditch 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 East Main ST over Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Main ST over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns East Main ST over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.