US Bridges

County RD # 527 over Drain Dtch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 17 N R 8 E · Structure no. 23292

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD # 527 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD # 527 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD # 527
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 23 T 17 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 400
Coordinates36.09763, -90.15951
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic280 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$732,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD # 527 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County RD # 527 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 # 527 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD # 527 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD # 527 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.