US Bridges

US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 19 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4160

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,014 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesDrain Dtch No 12
LocationS 19 T 17 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates36.08872, -89.80464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2024)
Projected traffic3,014 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 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 US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12 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 US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12 carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over Drain Dtch No 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.