US Bridges

SP N E over Drain Dtch

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 12 E · Structure no. 7636

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP N E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SP N E over Drain Dtch in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSP N E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates37.21224, -89.76796
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 SP N E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP N E over Drain Dtch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SP N E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SP N E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SP N E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.