US Bridges

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 5 T 19 N R 10 E · Structure no. 3266

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 153 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 19
LocationS 5 T 19 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates36.32414, -90.00572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2024)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19 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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19 carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.