US Bridges

Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #1

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 15 E · Structure no. 11980

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #1 is a steel culvert carrying Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #1 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch #1
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67397, -89.45509
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2024)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 P E over Main Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #1 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 Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #1 carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.