Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 1
PoorPosted for loadDunklin County, Missouri · S 31 T 21 N R 10 E · Structure no. 4683
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,866
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 1 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,016 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 1 built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 1 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 1 carry?
About 2,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 1?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 53 S over Lateral Dtch No 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.