US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 25

Poor

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 32 T 29 N R 11 E · Structure no. 5203

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 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 25 is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 25 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,947 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 25
LocationS 32 T 29 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates37.13207, -89.85499
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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$941,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 25 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 25 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 25?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Drain Dtch No 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.