US Bridges

Rt Pp S over Rocky Br

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 244 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 3588

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp S over Rocky Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp S over Rocky Br in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,339 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Pp S
CrossesRocky Br
LocationS 244 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0PP
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.37042, -89.68306
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2024)
Projected traffic2,339 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Pp S over Rocky Br built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp S over Rocky Br 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 Rt Pp S over Rocky Br carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp S over Rocky Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rt Pp S over Rocky Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.