US Bridges

Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 27 T 18 N R 9 E · Structure no. 34267

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesBuffalo Ditch
LocationS 27 T 18 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates36.16739, -90.07364
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2024)
Projected traffic2,066 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Buffalo Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.