US Bridges

Mo 25 S over Whitewater Chnl

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 8 T 29 N R 12 E · Structure no. 5729

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 25 S over Whitewater Chnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 25 S over Whitewater Chnl in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,947 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 25 S
CrossesWhitewater Chnl
LocationS 8 T 29 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18943, -89.74934
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 25 S over Whitewater Chnl built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 25 S over Whitewater Chnl 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 Whitewater Chnl carry?

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

How long is Mo 25 S over Whitewater Chnl?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 25 S over Whitewater Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.