US Bridges

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 9 T 22 N R 12 E · Structure no. 33461

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #41
LocationS 9 T 22 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.55404, -89.7549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,862 (2024)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41 carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch #41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.