US Bridges

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #3

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 12 T 22 N R 10 E · Structure no. 4197

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,627
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #3 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch #3 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,335 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #3
LocationS 12 T 22 N R 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.55387, -89.92136
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2024)
Projected traffic4,335 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 #3 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #3 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 US 62 E over Drain Dtch #3 carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #3?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.