US Bridges

Rt B S over Apple CR

FairPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 9852

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Apple CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt B S over Apple CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,629 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesApple CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.59796, -89.84181
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2024)
Projected traffic1,629 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Apple CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Apple 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Apple CR carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Apple CR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Apple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.