US Bridges

Rt D E over Gov Diversion Dtch

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 36 T 26 N R 16 E · Structure no. 10038

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Gov Diversion Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Gov Diversion Dtch in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesGov Diversion Dtch
LocationS 36 T 26 N R 16 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates36.84903, -89.28333
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$998,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Gov Diversion Dtch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Gov Diversion 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Gov Diversion Dtch carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Gov Diversion Dtch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Gov Diversion Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.