US Bridges

US 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 3 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 29436

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,345 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,354 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 412 E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 251
LocationS 3 T 18 N R 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.23616, -89.97853
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,345 (2024)
Projected traffic9,354 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251 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 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251 carry?

About 5,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 E over Drain Dtch No 251?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.