Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12
FairDunklin County, Missouri · S 13 T 22 N R 8 E · Structure no. 4631
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,211
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 4,211 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,369 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12 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 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12 carry?
About 4,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 12?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.