US Bridges

Rt F E over Drain Dtch No 8

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 6 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 9695

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Drain Dtch No 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over Drain Dtch No 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 8
LocationS 6 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates36.05969, -89.89974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F E over Drain Dtch No 8 built?

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

What condition is Rt F E over Drain Dtch No 8 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 F E over Drain Dtch No 8 carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Drain Dtch No 8?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Drain Dtch No 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.