US Bridges

524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 4 T 17 N R 13 E · Structure no. 29443

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5 is a concrete culvert carrying 524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries524 E
CrossesLateral Dtch No 5
LocationS 4 T 17 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates36.14336, -89.64611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic237 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5 carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 524 E over Lateral Dtch No 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.