US Bridges

County RD # 422 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 3 T 19 N R 10 E · Structure no. 18688

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD # 422 over Drain Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD # 422 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD # 422
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 3 T 19 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates36.30881, -89.96534
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD # 422 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD # 422 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 County RD # 422 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD # 422 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD # 422 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.