Rt H S over Old Franklin Drain
FairPemiscot County, Missouri · S 4 T 16 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6296
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 383
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt H S over Old Franklin Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Old Franklin Drain in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt H S over Old Franklin Drain built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt H S over Old Franklin Drain 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 H S over Old Franklin Drain carry?
About 383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt H S over Old Franklin Drain?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt H S over Old Franklin Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.