US Bridges

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 30 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 1154

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
944
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 153 S
CrossesDrain Dtch #44
LocationS 30 T 23 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates36.6113, -89.81026
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2024)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44 carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.