US Bridges

County RD 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 8 T 23 N R 16 E · Structure no. 34689

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 740
CrossesST Johns Divrsn DR
LocationS 8 T 23 N R 16 E
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.64475, -89.34728
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic203 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR 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 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County RD 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 740 over ST Johns Divrsn DR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.