US Bridges

Rt H E over Otter Slough Dtch

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 4 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 34360

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Otter Slough Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt H E over Otter Slough Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesOtter Slough Dtch
LocationS 4 T 24 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates36.75581, -89.65285
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2024)
Projected traffic928 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rt H E over Otter Slough Dtch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Otter Slough 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 Rt H E over Otter Slough Dtch carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Otter Slough Dtch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Otter Slough Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.