US Bridges

Rt N E over Whitewater Rvr

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 12 E · Structure no. 8651

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Whitewater Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Whitewater Rvr in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesWhitewater Rvr
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20961, -89.7481
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,155 (2024)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$720,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N 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 N E over Whitewater Rvr carry?

About 2,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.