US Bridges

County RD 504 over Apple CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 35703

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 504 over Apple CR is a steel culvert carrying County RD 504 over Apple CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 504
CrossesApple CR
LocationS 2 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.59141, -89.68507
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 504 over Apple CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 504 over Apple 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 504 over Apple CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 504 over Apple CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 504 over Apple CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.