US Bridges

Rt D S over Cooper CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 796 T 32 N R 12 E · Structure no. 7837

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Cooper CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D S over Cooper CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesCooper CR
LocationS 796 T 32 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.42015, -89.7147
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2024)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Cooper CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Cooper 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 D S over Cooper CR carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Cooper CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Cooper CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.