US Bridges

Rt B S over Drain Dtch #10

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 17 T 25 N R 15 E · Structure no. 5259

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,318
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Drain Dtch #10 is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt B S over Drain Dtch #10 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesDrain Dtch #10
LocationS 17 T 25 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.80452, -89.4486
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2024)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Drain Dtch #10 built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Drain Dtch #10 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 B S over Drain Dtch #10 carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Drain Dtch #10?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Drain Dtch #10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.