US Bridges

CR 651 over Lit Flora CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 11 T 31 N R 14 E · Structure no. 35418

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 651 over Lit Flora CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 651 over Lit Flora 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 651
CrossesLit Flora CR
LocationS 11 T 31 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates37.36894, -89.45786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic48 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

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 CR 651 over Lit Flora CR built?

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

What condition is CR 651 over Lit Flora CR 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 CR 651 over Lit Flora CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 651 over Lit Flora CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 651 over Lit Flora CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.