US Bridges

Mo 53 S over Lateral Ditch No 2

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 18 T 22 N R 9 E · Structure no. 37255

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,879
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 53 S over Lateral Ditch No 2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 53 S over Lateral 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 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,538 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 53 S
CrossesLateral Ditch No 2
LocationS 18 T 22 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 53
CountyDunklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.54589, -90.13791
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2023)
Projected traffic8,538 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Lateral Ditch No 2 built?

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

What condition is Mo 53 S over Lateral 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 Lateral Ditch No 2 carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 53 S over Lateral Ditch No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.