US Bridges

Rt P E over Spillway Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 2 T 23 N R 15 E · Structure no. 2190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Spillway Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Spillway Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesSpillway Dtch
LocationS 2 T 23 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67256, -89.40201
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2024)
Projected traffic259 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt P E over Spillway Dtch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Spillway 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 Rt P E over Spillway Dtch carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Spillway Dtch?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Spillway Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.