US Bridges

Mo 39 S over Drain Dtch

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 35 T 36 N R 27 W · Structure no. 9772

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 39 S over Drain Dtch in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 35 T 36 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates37.84555, -93.87555
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2024)
Projected traffic728 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Mo 39 S over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 39 S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 39 S over Drain Dtch carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 S over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 S over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.