US Bridges

Mo 74 E over Jobs CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2194 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 5623

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,508
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 74 E over Jobs CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 74 E over Jobs CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,508 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,788 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 74 E
CrossesJobs CR
LocationS 2194 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 74
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25807, -89.59916
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,508 (2024)
Projected traffic5,788 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$835,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 74 E over Jobs CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 74 E over Jobs CR 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 74 E over Jobs CR carry?

About 3,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 74 E over Jobs CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 74 E over Jobs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.