Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256
PoorPosted for loadNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 26 T 21 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6282
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,062
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256 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 Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256 carry?
About 1,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.