US Bridges

County RD 648 over Little Rvr

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 10 T 23 N R 13 E · Structure no. 36410

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 648 over Little Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 648 over Little Rvr in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 648
CrossesLittle Rvr
LocationS 10 T 23 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates36.64194, -89.63953
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 648 over Little Rvr built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 648 over Little Rvr 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 648 over Little Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 648 over Little Rvr?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 648 over Little Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.