US Bridges

County RD 325 over Drain Dtch

Good

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 26 T 26 N R 16 E · Structure no. 37133

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 325 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 325 over Drain Dtch in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 325
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 26 T 26 N R 16 E
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates36.87778, -89.29
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 County RD 325 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 325 over Drain Dtch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 325 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD 325 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 325 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.