US Bridges

Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 22 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 12033

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,038 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRt Nn S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 78
LocationS 22 T 18 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0NN
Coordinates36.17178, -89.9596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2024)
Projected traffic3,038 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78 carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Nn S over Drain Dtch No 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.