US Bridges

Mo 27 S over Drain Dtch

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 20 T 65 N R 6 W · Structure no. 29073

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 27 S over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 27 S over Drain Dtch in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,157 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 27 S
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 20 T 65 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.41624, -91.5727
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2024)
Projected traffic17,157 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 27 S over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 27 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 27 S over Drain Dtch carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Mo 27 S over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 27 S over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.