US Bridges

Rt U E over Dry Run Ditch

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 14 T 23 N R 14 E · Structure no. 35428

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,109
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Dry Run Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Rt U E over Dry Run Ditch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,109 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesDry Run Ditch
LocationS 14 T 23 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates36.62768, -89.51561
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior 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 rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,109 (2024)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 U E over Dry Run Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over Dry Run Ditch 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 U E over Dry Run Ditch carry?

About 1,109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Dry Run Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Dry Run Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.