US Bridges

N Main ST over Drain Dtch

PoorPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 19 T 19 N R 11 E · Structure no. 13826

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying N Main ST over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main ST
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 19 T 19 N R 11 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.26311, -89.91105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main ST over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is N Main ST over Drain Dtch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Main ST over Drain Dtch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N Main ST over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.