US Bridges

Rt U S over Drain Dtch

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 1 T 64 N R 42 W · Structure no. 8385

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt U S over Drain Dtch in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 1 T 64 N R 42 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates40.38413, -95.59624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 U S over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt U S over Drain Dtch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Drain Dtch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.