US Bridges

Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4890

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 813 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 164 E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 3
LocationS 20 T 17 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 164
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.08833, -89.7841
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2024)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3 built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3 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 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3 carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 164 E over Drain Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.