US Bridges

Mo 80 E over Main Drain Dtch #1

FairPosted for load

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 29 T 25 N R 15 E · Structure no. 6146

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 80 E over Main Drain Dtch #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 80 E over Main Drain Dtch #1 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,547 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,853 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 80 E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch #1
LocationS 29 T 25 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 80
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.7818, -89.45469
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,547 (2024)
Projected traffic5,853 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 80 E over Main Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 80 E over Main 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 Mo 80 E over Main Drain Dtch #1 carry?

About 3,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mo 80 E over Main Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 80 E over Main Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.