US Bridges

Mo 162 E over Main Dtch #1

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 14 T 21 N R 10 E · Structure no. 8620

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 162 E over Main Dtch #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 162 E over Main Dtch #1 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 6 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 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,345 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 162 E
CrossesMain Dtch #1
LocationS 14 T 21 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 162
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.45491, -89.95677
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (2024)
Projected traffic3,345 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mo 162 E over Main Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Mo 162 E over Main 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 Mo 162 E over Main Dtch #1 carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 162 E over Main Dtch #1?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 162 E over Main Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.