US Bridges

County RD 716 over ST James Dtch

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New Madrid County, Missouri · S 23 T 24 N R 15 E · Structure no. 14503

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 716 over ST James Dtch is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 716 over ST James Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 716
CrossesST James Dtch
LocationS 23 T 24 N R 15 E
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.7029, -89.39154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 716 over ST James Dtch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 716 over ST James Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 716 over ST James Dtch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 716 over ST James Dtch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 716 over ST James Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.