US Bridges

Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 5 T 19 N R 11 E · Structure no. 5975

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 69
LocationS 5 T 19 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.30662, -89.88896
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69 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 Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69 carry?

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

How long is Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Drain Dtch No 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.