Rt D E over Drain Dtch #6
PoorPosted for loadNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 21 T 23 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6496
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 733
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt D E over Drain Dtch #6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Drain Dtch #6 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Rt D E over Drain Dtch #6 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #6 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 #6 carry?
About 733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #6?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt D E over Drain Dtch #6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.