US Bridges

County RD 489 over Drain Dtch

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 13 T 16 N R 10 E · Structure no. 21608

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 489 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 489 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 489
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 13 T 16 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 314
Coordinates36.02056, -89.91442
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic85 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 489 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 489 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 489 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 489 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 489 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.