US Bridges

Rt O E over Dtch

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 17 T 27 N R 16 E · Structure no. 9267

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Dtch in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesDtch
LocationS 17 T 27 N R 16 E
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyMississippi County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.98023, -89.33841
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic157 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O E over Dtch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Dtch carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Dtch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.