US Bridges

Rt H E over Drain Dtch #1

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 3 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6427

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Drain Dtch #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Drain Dtch #1 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesDrain Dtch #1
LocationS 3 T 24 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates36.75891, -89.63796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2024)
Projected traffic928 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 H E over Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over 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 Rt H E over Drain Dtch #1 carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.