US Bridges

US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 251

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 3 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 1189

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

About this bridge

US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 251 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 251 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 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 5,198 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,097 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 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 251
LocationS 3 T 18 N R 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.23642, -89.97853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 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 251 built?

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

What condition is US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 251 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 412 W over Drain Dtch No 251 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 251?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 W over Drain Dtch No 251?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.