US Bridges

Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 7 T 19 N R 11 W · Structure no. 36301

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesDrain Dtch No. 70
LocationS 7 T 19 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.29194, -89.91576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2024)
Projected traffic534 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70 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 Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70 carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Drain Dtch No. 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.