US Bridges

County Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 20 N R 11 E · Structure no. 36905

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64 is a steel other carrying County Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 225
CrossesDrain Ditch 64
LocationS 20 T 20 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates36.36493, -89.87973
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 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 Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64 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 Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 225 over Drain Ditch 64?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.