US Bridges

Old Wilderness RD over Drain Ditch

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 22 W · Structure no. 36640

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wilderness RD over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Wilderness RD over Drain Ditch in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Wilderness RD
CrossesDrain Ditch
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 309
Coordinates37.05122, -93.30517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Old Wilderness RD over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wilderness RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Old Wilderness RD over Drain Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Wilderness RD over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wilderness RD over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.