US Bridges

Rt a S over Levee Dtch

PoorClosed to traffic

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 18 N R 8 E · Structure no. 8927

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Levee Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a S over Levee Dtch 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt a S
CrossesLevee Dtch
LocationS 23 T 18 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.18131, -90.15939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic560 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$819,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a S over Levee Dtch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over Levee Dtch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Levee Dtch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Levee Dtch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Levee Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.