US Bridges

County RD 221 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 26 T 20 N R 11 E · Structure no. 32241

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 221 over Drain Dtch is a steel truss - deck carrying County RD 221 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 6 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 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 221
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 26 T 20 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.34302, -89.84542
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 221 over Drain Dtch built?

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

What condition is County RD 221 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 221 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD 221 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 221 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.