US Bridges

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 31 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4099

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 153 S
CrossesDrain Dtch #4
LocationS 31 T 22 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates36.49516, -89.90279
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic729 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4 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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4 carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.