COUNTY RD 238
Carrying COUNTY RD 238 over DIVERSION CHNL
S 6 T 29 N R 12 E, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD 238
The COUNTY RD 238 bridge in Cape Girardeau, Missouri carries COUNTY RD 238 over DIVERSION CHNL. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 71.9 meters (236 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY RD 238 compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 71.9 m (236 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 17361
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY RD 238 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COUNTY RD 238 against other structures in Cape Girardeau and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY RD 238?
COUNTY RD 238 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY RD 238 inspected?
COUNTY RD 238's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD 238 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY RD 238?
COUNTY RD 238 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD 238?
COUNTY RD 238 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY RD 238 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY RD 238 was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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