US 62 E over Drain Dtch #43
FairNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 7 T 22 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4458
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,862
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 E over Drain Dtch #43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over Drain Dtch #43 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 103 years old, older 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 5 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 E over Drain Dtch #43 built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #43 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 #43 carry?
About 1,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 62 E over Drain Dtch #43?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 E over Drain Dtch #43?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.