US Bridges

Mo 8 E over Drain Dtch

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 14 T 37 N R 2 W · Structure no. 5338

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 8 E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 8 E over Drain Dtch in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,019 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesMo 8 E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 14 T 37 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates37.91622, -91.11533
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2024)
Projected traffic3,019 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 8 E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 8 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 8 E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 8 E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 8 E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.