US Bridges

Kingshighway S over BNSF RR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 24 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 5041

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingshighway S over BNSF RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Kingshighway S over BNSF RR 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.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKingshighway S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 24 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25896, -89.56482
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingshighway S over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Kingshighway S over BNSF RR 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 Kingshighway S over BNSF RR carry?

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

How long is Kingshighway S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kingshighway S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.