US Bridges

Rt N E over Drain Dtch

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 20 T 17 N R 9 E · Structure no. 7946

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Drain Dtch 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 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,497 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 20 T 17 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates36.09025, -90.11137
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2024)
Projected traffic1,497 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E 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 N E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.