US Bridges

Rt D E over Dtch #14

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 32 T 26 N R 16 E · Structure no. 8706

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Dtch #14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Dtch #14 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesDtch #14
LocationS 32 T 26 N R 16 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates36.84805, -89.34683
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2024)
Projected traffic246 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Dtch #14 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Dtch #14 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Dtch #14 carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Dtch #14?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Dtch #14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.