US Bridges

County RD # 556 over Drain Dtch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 12 T 17 N R 8 E · Structure no. 23258

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD # 556 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD # 556 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD # 556
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 12 T 17 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 399
Coordinates36.11942, -90.15857
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD # 556 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD # 556 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD # 556 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD # 556 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD # 556 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.