County RD 274 over Drain Ditch
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 6 T 28 N R 12 E · Structure no. 34351
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 274 over Drain Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 274 over Drain Ditch in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 274 over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 274 over Drain Ditch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 274 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 274 over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 274 over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.