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County RD 651 over Big Flora CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 12 T 31 N R 14 E · Structure no. 36375

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 651 over Big Flora CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 651 over Big Flora CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 651
CrossesBig Flora CR
LocationS 12 T 31 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.37785, -89.44473
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 651 over Big Flora CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 651 over Big Flora CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 651 over Big Flora CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 651 over Big Flora CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 651 over Big Flora CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.