US Bridges

Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 25 T 21 N R 13 E · Structure no. 3592

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 162 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #29
LocationS 25 T 21 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates36.42513, -89.60714
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2024)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29 carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.