US Bridges

Mo 53 S over Malrial Dtch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 8 E · Structure no. 35669

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 53 S over Malrial Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 53 S over Malrial Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,051 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,839 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 53 S
CrossesMalrial Dtch
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates36.57037, -90.16959
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,051 (2024)
Projected traffic8,839 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 53 S over Malrial Dtch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 53 S over Malrial 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 53 S over Malrial Dtch carry?

About 5,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Mo 53 S over Malrial Dtch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 53 S over Malrial Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.