US Bridges

County RD # 620 over Drain Dtch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 10 T 16 N R 8 E · Structure no. 22217

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD # 620 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD # 620 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD # 620
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 10 T 16 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 346
Coordinates36.03185, -90.19113
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$645,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD # 620 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD # 620 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 # 620 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD # 620 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD # 620 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.