County RD #231 over Drain Dtch
PoorClosed to trafficDunklin County, Missouri · S 36 T 22 N R 9 E · Structure no. 12910
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD #231 over Drain Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD #231 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD #231 over Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD #231 over Drain Dtch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County RD #231 over Drain Dtch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD #231 over Drain Dtch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County RD #231 over Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.