Rt a S over Drain Dtch No 5
PoorPosted for loadDunklin County, Missouri · S 18 T 18 N R 9 E · Structure no. 8925
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt a S over Drain Dtch No 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a S over Drain Dtch No 5 in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 4 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 a S over Drain Dtch No 5 built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt a S over Drain Dtch No 5 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt a S over Drain Dtch No 5 carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt a S over Drain Dtch No 5?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rt a S over Drain Dtch No 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.