County RD 524 over Drain Dtch No 43
GoodNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 31 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17727
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 524 over Drain Dtch No 43 is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 524 over Drain Dtch No 43 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 77 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 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 524 over Drain Dtch No 43 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is County RD 524 over Drain Dtch No 43 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 524 over Drain Dtch No 43 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is County RD 524 over Drain Dtch No 43?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 524 over Drain Dtch No 43?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.