US Bridges

Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 24 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 5040

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKingshighway S
CrossesLittle Ramsey CR
LocationS 24 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25992, -89.56487
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2024)
Projected traffic549 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kingshighway S over Little Ramsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.