US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 13 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 8523

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesAsh Slu Dtch
LocationS 13 T 24 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates36.71541, -89.60614
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks41%
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 Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch 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 Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Ash Slu Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.