County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc
PoorClosed to trafficNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 2 T 24 N R 14 E · Structure no. 14988
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 702 over ST Johns Drain Dtc?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.