US Bridges

US 62 E over Drain Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4199

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,627
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch 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 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,335 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.55573, -89.94661
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 built?

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

What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 E over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.