Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6
PoorPosted for loadNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 33 T 22 N R 11 E · Structure no. 9509
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6 built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6 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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6 carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.