US Bridges

County RD 262 over Drain Dtch

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 5 T 21 N R 11 E · Structure no. 21581

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 262 over Drain Dtch is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 262 over Drain Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 262
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 5 T 21 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates36.48053, -89.88303
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 262 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 262 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 262 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD 262 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 262 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.