US Bridges

County RD 456 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 17 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 32657

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 456 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 456 over Drain Dtch in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 456
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 17 T 17 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 456
Coordinates36.10294, -89.78208
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 456 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 456 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 456 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 456 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 456 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.