US Bridges

US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 1 T 22 N R 9 E · Structure no. 2217

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,863
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 1
LocationS 1 T 22 N R 9 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.49183, -90.0312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,863 (2024)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1 carry?

About 1,863 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.