US Bridges

Rt D E over Drain Dtch #4

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 27 T 23 N R 13 E · Structure no. 9260

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Drain Dtch #4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Drain Dtch #4 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 89 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 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesDrain Dtch #4
LocationS 27 T 23 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates36.60026, -89.64648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2024)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$426,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Drain Dtch #4 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #4 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 D E over Drain Dtch #4 carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Drain Dtch #4?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Drain Dtch #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.