Rt U S over Crooked CR
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2268 T 30 N R 11 E · Structure no. 3831
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 276
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Crooked CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Crooked CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2044. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Crooked CR built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Crooked 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 Rt U S over Crooked CR carry?
About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Crooked CR?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Crooked CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.