US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Caney CR

PoorPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3150 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 8092

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Caney CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Bb E over Caney CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesCaney CR
LocationS 3150 T 32 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates37.47861, -89.82843
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic617 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Bb E over Caney CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Caney CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb E over Caney CR carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Caney CR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Caney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.