US Bridges

Rt Y E over Little Indian CR

PoorPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 24 T 32 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6830

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Little Indian CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Rt Y E over Little Indian CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 883 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt Y E
CrossesLittle Indian CR
LocationS 24 T 32 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates37.43261, -89.55572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2024)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y E over Little Indian CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y E over Little Indian CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Little Indian CR carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Little Indian CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Little Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.