US Bridges

County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 21 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 19816

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD # 725
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 21 T 18 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyDunklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.17784, -89.98653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD # 725 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.