Rt E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251
PoorPosted for loadNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 20 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 9053
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 231
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251 built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251 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 E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251 carry?
About 231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Rt E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Rt E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.