US Bridges

County RD 641 over Drain Dtch

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 26 T 23 N R 13 E · Structure no. 16800

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 641 over Drain Dtch is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 641 over Drain Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 78 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 641
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 26 T 23 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates36.59882, -89.60994
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 641 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County RD 641 over Drain 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 641 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 641 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 641 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.