US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 26

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 33 T 29 N R 11 E · Structure no. 5202

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 26 is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 26 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, 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 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,947 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 26
LocationS 33 T 29 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14008, -89.83964
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 26 built?

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

What condition is Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 26 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 26 carry?

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

How long is Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 26?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.