US Bridges

Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 36 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 7425

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,914
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,967 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 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 Oo E
CrossesWhitewater Rvr
LocationS 36 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0OO
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.32139, -89.77872
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,914 (2024)
Projected traffic2,967 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr carry?

About 1,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Oo E over Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.