US Bridges

County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc

FairPosted for load

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 9 T 25 N R 14 E · Structure no. 13747

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 50 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 808
CrossesST Johns Drain Dtc
LocationS 9 T 25 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.81817, -89.55169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic7 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 808 over ST Johns Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.