US Bridges

County RD 548 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 30 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 32201

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 548 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 548 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 548
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 30 T 17 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 548
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.07396, -89.78757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 548 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 548 over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 548 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 548 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 548 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.