US Bridges

Rt D E over Drain Dtch #45

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 26 T 35 N R 13 E · Structure no. 28955

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Drain Dtch #45 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Drain Dtch #45 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesDrain Dtch #45
LocationS 26 T 35 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates36.59816, -89.61923
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 D E over Drain Dtch #45 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #45 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Drain Dtch #45 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #45?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rt D E over Drain Dtch #45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.