US Bridges

Rt M S over Lateral Dtch No 1

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 16 T 20 N R 10 E · Structure no. 4052

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Lateral Dtch No 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Lateral Dtch No 1 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,193 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesLateral Dtch No 1
LocationS 16 T 20 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.36959, -89.97885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2024)
Projected traffic1,193 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M S over Lateral Dtch No 1 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Lateral Dtch No 1 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 M S over Lateral Dtch No 1 carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Lateral Dtch No 1?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Lateral Dtch No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.