Rt V S over Big Indian CR
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 7 T 32 N R 14 E · Structure no. 8951
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 414
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt V S over Big Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V S over Big Indian CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt V S over Big Indian CR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Rt V S over Big Indian CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Rt V S over Big Indian CR carry?
About 414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt V S over Big Indian CR?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt V S over Big Indian CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.