US Bridges

Rt J E over Drain Dtch No 12

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 1 T 22 N R 8 E · Structure no. 2059

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Drain Dtch No 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Drain Dtch No 12 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 12
LocationS 1 T 22 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates36.57303, -90.15049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 J E over Drain Dtch No 12 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Drain Dtch No 12 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Drain Dtch No 12 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Drain Dtch No 12?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Drain Dtch No 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.