US Bridges

Rt Ac S over Lateral Dtch No 3

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 17 T 16 N R 7 E · Structure no. 7150

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ac S over Lateral Dtch No 3 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ac S over Lateral Dtch No 3 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,584 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,618 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ac S
CrossesLateral Dtch No 3
LocationS 17 T 16 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0AC
CountyDunklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.02017, -90.33802
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,584 (2024)
Projected traffic3,618 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rt Ac S over Lateral Dtch No 3 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ac S 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 Rt Ac S over Lateral Dtch No 3 carry?

About 2,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ac S over Lateral Dtch No 3?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ac S over Lateral Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.