County RD 553 over Drain Dtch
GoodNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 6 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 31266
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 553 over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying County RD 553 over Drain Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 553 over Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 553 over Drain Dtch 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 553 over Drain Dtch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County RD 553 over Drain Dtch?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 553 over Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.