US Bridges

Aldersgate RD over Drain Dtch

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 22 W · Structure no. 34913

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldersgate RD over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Aldersgate RD over Drain Dtch in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAldersgate RD
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 604
Coordinates37.06015, -93.30291
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2025)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Aldersgate RD over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldersgate RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Aldersgate RD over Drain Dtch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aldersgate RD over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Aldersgate RD over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.