US Bridges

Rt D S over Hughes CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 20 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 7331

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Hughes CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt D S over Hughes CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesHughes CR
LocationS 20 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.52801, -89.7352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 D S over Hughes CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rt D S over Hughes CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Hughes CR carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Hughes CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Hughes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.