US Bridges

County RD 293 over Drain Dtch

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 3 T 20 N R 11 E · Structure no. 33600

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 293 over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying County RD 293 over Drain Dtch 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 293
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 3 T 20 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates36.39455, -89.85363
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 293 over Drain Dtch built?

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

What condition is County RD 293 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 293 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 293 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 293 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.