US Bridges

County RD 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33

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New Madrid County, Missouri · S 2 T 21 N R 10 E · Structure no. 32423

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33 is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 262
CrossesLateral Dtch No 33
LocationS 2 T 21 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 262
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.48339, -89.94833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33 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 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33 carry?

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

How long is County RD 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 262 over Lateral Dtch No 33?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.