US Bridges

Allen DR over Drain Ditch

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 15 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 36575

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen DR over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Allen DR over Drain Ditch in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAllen DR
CrossesDrain Ditch
LocationS 15 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 176
Coordinates37.12794, -93.3315
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2023)
Projected traffic371 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen DR over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen DR over Drain Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Allen DR over Drain Ditch carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Allen DR over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Allen DR over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.