US Bridges

County RD 444 over Drain Dtch

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 12 T 17 N R 11 E · Structure no. 20423

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 444 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 444 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 444
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 12 T 17 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates36.12471, -89.8068
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic59 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 444 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 444 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 444 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 444 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 444 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.