County RD 248 over Drain Dtch
GoodPosted for loadNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 30 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 21558
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 248 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 248 over Drain Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 248 over Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is County RD 248 over Drain Dtch 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 carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 248 over Drain Dtch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 248 over Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.