US Bridges

Rt D E over Drain Dtch #31

Good

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 5 T 25 N R 17 E · Structure no. 7014

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Drain Dtch #31 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt D E over Drain Dtch #31 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 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesDrain Dtch #31
LocationS 5 T 25 N R 17 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates36.849, -89.23951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 D E over Drain Dtch #31 built?

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

What condition is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #31 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Drain Dtch #31 carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #31?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Drain Dtch #31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.