US Bridges

Rt V E over Drain Dtch No 4

FairPosted for load

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 24 T 17 N R 7 E · Structure no. 8674

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Drain Dtch No 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V E over Drain Dtch No 4 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRt V E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 4
LocationS 24 T 17 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates36.09003, -90.25643
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.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 V E over Drain Dtch No 4 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Drain Dtch No 4 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 V E over Drain Dtch No 4 carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Drain Dtch No 4?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Drain Dtch No 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.