US Bridges

Rt Vv E over Drain Dtch #3

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 1 T 20 N R 10 E · Structure no. 7433

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Vv E over Drain Dtch #3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Vv E over Drain Dtch #3 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Vv E
CrossesDrain Dtch #3
LocationS 1 T 20 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0VV
Coordinates36.4088, -89.92489
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2024)
Projected traffic19 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Vv E over Drain Dtch #3 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rt Vv E over Drain Dtch #3 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 Vv E over Drain Dtch #3 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Vv E over Drain Dtch #3?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Vv E over Drain Dtch #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.