US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 15

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4829

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,467
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 15 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 15 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,467 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,371 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 15
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates37.20374, -89.7132
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,467 (2024)
Projected traffic7,371 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Drain Dtch No 15 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 15 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 Drain Dtch No 15 carry?

About 4,467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 15?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.