US Bridges

Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 18 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 526

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesDrain Dtch #41
LocationS 18 T 24 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.72864, -89.68642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Drain Dtch #41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.