US Bridges

US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 4 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 1186

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 5,198 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,097 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 412 W
CrossesDrain Dtch No 81
LocationS 4 T 18 N R 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.23662, -89.98223
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,198 (2024)
Projected traffic9,097 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81 carry?

About 5,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.