US Bridges

County RD 285 over Lateral No 69

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Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 7 T 19 N R 11 E · Structure no. 29480

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 285 over Lateral No 69 is a steel culvert carrying County RD 285 over Lateral No 69 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 285
CrossesLateral No 69
LocationS 7 T 19 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.30667, -89.90694
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.
Culvert7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 285 over Lateral No 69 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 285 over Lateral No 69 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 285 over Lateral No 69 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 285 over Lateral No 69?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 285 over Lateral No 69?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.