US Bridges

County RD 288 over Drain Dtch

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 12 T 19 N R 10 E · Structure no. 13389

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 288 over Drain Dtch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 288 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 288
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 12 T 19 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.29249, -89.92532
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 288 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is County RD 288 over Drain Dtch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 288 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 288 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 288 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.