US Bridges

County RD 322 over Drain Dtch

Poor

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 14 T 26 N R 16 E · Structure no. 14286

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 322 over Drain Dtch is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 322 over Drain Dtch in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 322
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 14 T 26 N R 16 E
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates36.90005, -89.29051
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 322 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 322 over Drain 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 322 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 322 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 322 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.