US Bridges

County RD 559 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 10 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 19483

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 559 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 559 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 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 559
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 10 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.0353, -89.84207
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 559 over Drain Dtch built?

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

What condition is County RD 559 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 559 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 559 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 559 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.