US Bridges

Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 23 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 7255

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,664
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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 2,664 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,129 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 23 T 31 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates37.34858, -89.57651
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,664 (2024)
Projected traffic4,129 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt W S over Cape LA Croix 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR carry?

About 2,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.