County RD 421 over Drain Dtch
FairNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 27 T 21 N R 13 E · Structure no. 19798
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 421 over Drain Dtch is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 421 over Drain Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 years old, older 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 421 over Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County RD 421 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 421 over Drain Dtch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 421 over Drain Dtch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 421 over Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.