US Bridges

County RD 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 24 T 22 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17312

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 315
CrossesLittle Rvr Dd #251
LocationS 24 T 22 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.52861, -89.70416
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251 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 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 315 over Little Rvr Dd #251?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.