US Bridges

Rt J E over Drain Ditch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 1 T 22 N R 8 E · Structure no. 37256

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Drain Ditch 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.

It carries about 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,094 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesDrain Ditch
LocationS 1 T 22 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates36.57294, -90.13883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2023)
Projected traffic2,094 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 J E over Drain Ditch built?

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

What condition is Rt J E over Drain Ditch 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 Rt J E over Drain Ditch carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.