US Bridges

County RD # 602 over Drain Dtch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 29 T 17 N R 8 E · Structure no. 23902

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD # 602 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD # 602 over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD # 602
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 29 T 17 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 442
Coordinates36.07564, -90.21699
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 # 602 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD # 602 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 # 602 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD # 602 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD # 602 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.