US Bridges

Mo 162 E over Dtch #2

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 14 T 21 N R 10 E · Structure no. 8622

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 162 E over Dtch #2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 162 E over Dtch #2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,345 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 162 E
CrossesDtch #2
LocationS 14 T 21 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates36.45688, -89.93857
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 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 Dtch #2 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 Dtch #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 162 E over Dtch #2 carry?

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

How long is Mo 162 E over Dtch #2?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 162 E over Dtch #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.