US Bridges

Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 29 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6974

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br 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 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 2,107 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,266 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesShawnee CR Br
LocationS 29 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.51246, -89.63956
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,107 (2024)
Projected traffic3,266 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br built?

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

What condition is Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br carry?

About 2,107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Shawnee CR Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.