US Bridges

Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 4 T 18 N R 9 E · Structure no. 4537

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,804
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 103 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,804 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,486 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesMo 84 E
CrossesLateral Dtch No 3
LocationS 4 T 18 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates36.23654, -90.09545
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,804 (2024)
Projected traffic4,486 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3 built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3 carry?

About 2,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 84 E over Lateral Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.