US Bridges

Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 26 T 21 N R 11 E · Structure no. 36697

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 162 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #1
LocationS 26 T 21 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates36.43566, -89.84045
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2024)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1 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 Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1 carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.