US Bridges

County RD 248 over Drain Dtch No 4

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 30 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 21552

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 248 over Drain Dtch No 4 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 248 over Drain Dtch No 4 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 248
CrossesDrain Dtch No 4
LocationS 30 T 22 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 311
Coordinates36.50956, -89.90244
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 248 over Drain Dtch No 4 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 248 over Drain Dtch No 4 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 248 over Drain Dtch No 4 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County RD 248 over Drain Dtch No 4?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 248 over Drain Dtch No 4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.