US Bridges

Cook RD E over Drainage Ditch

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 4 T 23 N R 34 W · Structure no. 36504

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook RD E over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cook RD E over Drainage Ditch in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCook RD E
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationS 4 T 23 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.75181, -94.60503
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Cook RD E over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook RD E over Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cook RD E over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cook RD E over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cook RD E over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.