US Bridges

Mo 74 E over Cape LA Croix CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 7 T 30 N R 14 E · Structure no. 4091

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
864 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 74 E over Cape LA Croix CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 74 E over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,182 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,005 by 2044. The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 74 E
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 7 T 30 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates37.29085, -89.54863
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length864 ft (263.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,182 (2024)
Projected traffic14,005 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 74 E over Cape LA Croix CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 74 E over Cape LA Croix 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 74 E over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

About 7,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 74 E over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 74 E over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.