US Bridges

County RD 524 over Drain Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 32 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 17743

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 524 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 524 over Drain Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 524
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 32 T 23 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates36.58389, -89.77409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 524 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 524 over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 524 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 524 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 524 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.