Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch
FairDunklin County, Missouri · S 9 T 18 N R 9 E · Structure no. 4901
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch is a concrete slab carrying Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 23 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch 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 Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rt a S over Varney Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.