US Bridges

Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 26 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 4166

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR 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 6,786 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,197 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 26 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates37.33299, -89.57123
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,786 (2024)
Projected traffic11,197 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR built?

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

What condition is Rt W S 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 Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

About 6,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.