US Bridges

Mo 153 S over Main Dtch

FairPosted for load

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 15 T 20 N R 10 E · Structure no. 9340

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 153 S over Main Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 153 S over Main Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 153 S
CrossesMain Dtch
LocationS 15 T 20 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 153
CountyDunklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.36722, -89.96739
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2024)
Projected traffic809 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 153 S over Main Dtch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 153 S over Main 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 Mo 153 S over Main Dtch carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 153 S over Main Dtch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 153 S over Main Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.