US Bridges

County RD 244 over Drain Dtch

PoorClosed to traffic

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 1 T 19 N R 11 E · Structure no. 15938

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 244 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 244 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 244
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 1 T 19 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.32105, -89.81219
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.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic78 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 244 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 244 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 County RD 244 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 244 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County RD 244 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.