County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch
FairDunklin County, Missouri · S 10 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 19754
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is County RD # 729 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 # 729 over Drain Dtch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.