US Bridges

US 69 S over Big CR Drain Dtch

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 266 T 61 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4390

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Big CR Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Big CR Drain Dtch in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesBig CR Drain Dtch
LocationS 266 T 61 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates40.05381, -94.12729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2024)
Projected traffic514 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US 69 S over Big CR Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Big CR 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 US 69 S over Big CR Drain Dtch carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Big CR Drain Dtch?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Big CR Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.