US Bridges

CR 280 over Drainage Ditch

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 29 T 21 N R 11 E · Structure no. 36551

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

About this bridge

CR 280 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 280 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 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 280
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationS 29 T 21 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 330
Coordinates36.43694, -89.89727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 280 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 280 over Drainage 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 CR 280 over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 280 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.