US Bridges

County RD 452 over Drain Dtch

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 11 T 17 N R 10 E · Structure no. 21938

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 452 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 452 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 452
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 11 T 17 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 331
Coordinates36.11793, -89.94584
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$819,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 452 over Drain Dtch built?

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

What condition is County RD 452 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 452 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 452 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 452 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.