US Bridges

Rt J E over Main Dtch No 6

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 18 N R 12 E · Structure no. 9500

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Main Dtch No 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Main Dtch No 6 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesMain Dtch No 6
LocationS 20 T 18 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.17575, -89.78288
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$852,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Main Dtch No 6 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Main Dtch No 6 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 J E over Main Dtch No 6 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Main Dtch No 6?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Main Dtch No 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.