US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Williams CR Ovrfl

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2263 T 30 N R 12 E · Structure no. 5228

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,205
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Williams CR Ovrfl is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 25 S over Williams CR Ovrfl in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 96 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 3,205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesWilliams CR Ovrfl
LocationS 2263 T 30 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27923, -89.66801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,205 (2024)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$731,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 25 S over Williams CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Williams CR Ovrfl 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 Williams CR Ovrfl carry?

About 3,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 25 S over Williams CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Williams CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.