US Bridges

US 412 E over Red Devil Dtch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 8 T 16 N R 7 E · Structure no. 4517

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 E over Red Devil Dtch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 412 E over Red Devil Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7,608 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,314 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 412 E
CrossesRed Devil Dtch
LocationS 8 T 16 N R 7 E
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.03917, -90.32299
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,608 (2024)
Projected traffic13,314 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 412 E over Red Devil Dtch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 412 E over Red Devil 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 US 412 E over Red Devil Dtch carry?

About 7,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 412 E over Red Devil Dtch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 E over Red Devil Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.