US Bridges

County RD 268 over Drain Dtch

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 30 T 29 N R 12 W · Structure no. 35140

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 268 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 268 over Drain Dtch in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 268
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 30 T 29 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 134
Coordinates37.15508, -89.76731
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 268 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 268 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 268 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 268 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 268 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.