US Bridges

County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 15 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 19759

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
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 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD # 729
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 15 T 18 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyDunklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.19199, -89.97908
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 # 729 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD # 729 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.