US Bridges

Rt C S over Blue Shawnee CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 9 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6888

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,604
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Blue Shawnee CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Blue Shawnee CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,486 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesBlue Shawnee CR
LocationS 9 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.55654, -89.61947
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2024)
Projected traffic2,486 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$503,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Blue Shawnee CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Blue Shawnee 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 Rt C S over Blue Shawnee CR carry?

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Blue Shawnee CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Blue Shawnee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.