US Bridges

Rt V S over Lit Indian CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 18 T 32 N R 14 E · Structure no. 7430

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Lit Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V S over Lit Indian CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesLit Indian CR
LocationS 18 T 32 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.45536, -89.53399
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2024)
Projected traffic642 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V S over Lit Indian CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt V S over Lit Indian 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 V S over Lit Indian CR carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Lit Indian CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Lit Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.