US Bridges

US 61 S over Drain Dtch No 7

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4891

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Drain Dtch No 7 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 61 S over Drain Dtch No 7 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 7
LocationS 20 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates36.01133, -89.88551
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2024)
Projected traffic2,883 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S over Drain Dtch No 7 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 61 S over Drain Dtch No 7 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 S over Drain Dtch No 7 carry?

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Drain Dtch No 7?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Drain Dtch No 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.