US Bridges

County RD 305 over Drain Dtch

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 20 N R 13 E · Structure no. 14786

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 305 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 305 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 49 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 305
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 20 T 20 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates36.35441, -89.67038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 305 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 305 over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 305 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD 305 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County RD 305 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.