US Bridges

Rt M E over County Dtch

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 8 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 9506

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over County Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over County Dtch 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesCounty Dtch
LocationS 8 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.03058, -89.88346
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2024)
Projected traffic395 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 M E over County Dtch built?

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

What condition is Rt M E over County Dtch 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 M E over County Dtch carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over County Dtch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over County Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.