US Bridges

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 14 T 20 N R 10 E · Structure no. 33220

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 153 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 85
LocationS 14 T 20 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 153
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.36649, -89.9525
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2024)
Projected traffic867 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85 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 Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85 carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch No 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.