US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Borrow Point Drain

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 27 T 29 N R 11 E · Structure no. 5201

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Borrow Point Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 25 S over Borrow Point Drain in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 99 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,947 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesBorrow Point Drain
LocationS 27 T 29 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates37.14589, -89.82852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2024)
Projected traffic6,947 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Borrow Point Drain built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Borrow Point Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 25 S over Borrow Point Drain carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 25 S over Borrow Point Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 25 S over Borrow Point Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.