US Bridges

Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 19 T 18 N R 11 E · Structure no. 3603

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesMain Dtch No 8
LocationS 19 T 18 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.18014, -89.89673
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2024)
Projected traffic419 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8 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 Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8 carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Main Dtch No 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.