US Bridges

Rt Ff S over Drain Dtch #29

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 1 T 24 N R 17 E · Structure no. 237

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff S over Drain Dtch #29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff S over Drain Dtch #29 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt Ff S
CrossesDrain Dtch #29
LocationS 1 T 24 N R 17 E
RouteState Highway 0FF
Coordinates36.7514, -89.26499
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ff S over Drain Dtch #29 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ff S over Drain Dtch #29 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 Ff S over Drain Dtch #29 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff S over Drain Dtch #29?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff S over Drain Dtch #29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.