US Bridges

US 62 E over UP RR

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 2 T 21 N R 9 W · Structure no. 34903

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over UP RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 62 E over UP RR in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,653 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,893 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 2 T 21 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.49707, -90.06642
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,653 (2024)
Projected traffic9,893 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E over UP RR 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 62 E over UP RR carry?

About 5,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over UP RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.