US Bridges

Rt D S over Byrd Crk

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 20 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 37234

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Byrd Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt D S over Byrd Crk in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesByrd Crk
LocationS 20 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.44253, -89.73567
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2024)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt D S over Byrd Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Byrd Crk 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Byrd Crk carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Byrd Crk?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Byrd Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.