US Bridges

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 15 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4066

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,921 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #7
LocationS 15 T 22 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.55341, -89.84833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,921 (2024)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7 carry?

About 1,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch #7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.