Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78
PoorPosted for loadDunklin County, Missouri · S 20 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 7809
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78 is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78 carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Uu E over Lateral Dtch No 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.