US Bridges

Rt F S over Tilsit CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 20 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 9719

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Tilsit CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F S over Tilsit CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesTilsit CR
LocationS 20 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.34271, -89.74825
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2024)
Projected traffic415 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F S over Tilsit CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F S over Tilsit 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 F S over Tilsit CR carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Tilsit CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Tilsit CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.