US Bridges

Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 25 T 22 N R 8 E · Structure no. 2058

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 25 T 22 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates36.51482, -90.15757
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic533 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr 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 Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.