US Bridges

County RD 561 over Drain Dtch

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 12 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 19239

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 561 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 561 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 561
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 12 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 215
Coordinates36.03012, -89.81525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 561 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 561 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 561 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 561 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 561 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.