US Bridges

CR 714 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 9 T 24 N R 15 E · Structure no. 36548

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 714 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 714 over Drainage Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 714
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationS 9 T 24 N R 15 E
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73191, -89.44522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 714 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 714 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 714 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 714 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 714 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.