US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Headwater Diversio

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3214 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 3929

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,472 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
6,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Headwater Diversio is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 25 S over Headwater Diversio in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,072 by 2044. The structure is 1,472 ft (448.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesHeadwater Diversio
LocationS 3214 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23266, -89.65826
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,472 ft (448.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,104 (2024)
Projected traffic10,072 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 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 Headwater Diversio built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Headwater Diversio 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 25 S over Headwater Diversio carry?

About 6,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 25 S over Headwater Diversio?

The structure is 1,472 ft (448.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Headwater Diversio?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.