US Bridges

Mo 53 S over Drain Ditch No 2

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 13 T 22 N R 8 E · Structure no. 37254

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 53 S over Drain Ditch No 2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 53 S over Drain Ditch No 2 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 4,211 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,369 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMo 53 S
CrossesDrain Ditch No 2
LocationS 13 T 22 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates36.5466, -90.13883
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,211 (2024)
Projected traffic7,369 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Drain Ditch No 2 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 53 S over Drain Ditch No 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 53 S over Drain Ditch No 2 carry?

About 4,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Mo 53 S over Drain Ditch No 2?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 53 S over Drain Ditch No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.