US Bridges

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #1

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 10 T 22 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4259

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Drain Dtch #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch #1 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 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2044. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #1
LocationS 10 T 22 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.55453, -89.73828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,862 (2024)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 #1 built?

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

What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #1 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 #1 carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.