US Bridges

Is 57 S over Drain Dtch

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 11 T 26 N R 15 E · Structure no. 6248

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 57 S over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 57 S over Drain Dtch in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 17,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,905 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 57 S
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 11 T 26 N R 15 E
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates36.9064, -89.40163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,660 (2024)
Projected traffic30,905 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 57 S over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 57 S over Drain 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 Is 57 S over Drain Dtch carry?

About 17,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 57 S over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 57 S over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.