US Bridges

W Martin ST over Drain Dtch

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 3 T 21 N R 9 E · Structure no. 14453

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Martin ST over Drain Dtch is a concrete slab carrying W Martin ST over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Martin ST
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 3 T 21 N R 9 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.49324, -90.07694
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Martin ST over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Martin ST over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Martin ST over Drain Dtch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Martin ST over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W Martin ST over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.