Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41
PoorNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 21 T 23 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6136
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 532
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41 built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41 carry?
About 532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt D E over Drain Dtch #41?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.