US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Goose CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 527 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 3728

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Goose CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 25 S over Goose CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,866 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,929 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesGoose CR
LocationS 527 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates37.37619, -89.66709
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,866 (2024)
Projected traffic17,929 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Mo 25 S over Goose CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Goose 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 25 S over Goose CR carry?

About 10,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 25 S over Goose CR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Goose CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.