US Bridges

County RD 278 over Drain Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 252 T 21 N R 10 E · Structure no. 21977

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 278 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 278 over Drain Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 278
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 252 T 21 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 333
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.42304, -89.92049
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length82 ft (25 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 traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 278 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 278 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 278 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 278 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 278 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.