US Bridges

Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #5

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 15 E · Structure no. 35730

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #5 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch #5
LocationS 6 T 23 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates36.67355, -89.47525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2024)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 P E over Main Drain Dtch #5 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #5 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 P E over Main Drain Dtch #5 carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #5?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Main Drain Dtch #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.