US Bridges

Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 22 T 17 N R 9 E · Structure no. 2013

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,824 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesMo 164 E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 259
LocationS 22 T 17 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates36.09025, -90.07642
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2024)
Projected traffic2,824 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259 carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 259?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.