US Bridges

Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2

PoorPosted for load

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 18 T 22 N R 9 E · Structure no. 4633

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,211 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,369 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 53 S
CrossesLateral Dtch No 2
LocationS 18 T 22 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates36.54589, -90.13791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,211 (2024)
Projected traffic7,369 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2 carry?

About 4,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.