US Bridges

County RD 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1

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New Madrid County, Missouri · S 33 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 30955

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 524
CrossesLateral Dtch No 1
LocationS 33 T 23 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.58387, -89.75577
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1 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 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County RD 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County RD 524 over Lateral Dtch No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.