US Bridges

County RD 505 over Drain Dtch

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 23 T 18 N R 12 E · Structure no. 32246

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 505 over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying County RD 505 over Drain Dtch 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 505
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 23 T 18 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 505
Coordinates36.18876, -89.73136
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 505 over Drain Dtch built?

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

What condition is County RD 505 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 505 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 505 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 505 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.