US Bridges

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 12 E · Structure no. 2535

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #37
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.55373, -89.71885
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,862 (2024)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37 carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch #37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.