US Bridges

Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 34 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 33272

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 153 N
CrossesDrain Dtch #7
LocationS 34 T 22 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates36.49552, -89.8464
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic729 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7 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 Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7 carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 153 N over Drain Dtch #7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.