US Bridges

Rt H S over Drain Dtch

FairPosted for load

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 21 T 23 N R 9 E · Structure no. 7531

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Drain Dtch is a concrete slab carrying Rt H S over Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 21 T 23 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates36.62727, -90.08361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2024)
Projected traffic942 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over 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 H S over Drain Dtch carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.