Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85
PoorPosted for loadPemiscot County, Missouri · S 26 T 20 N R 10 E · Structure no. 9887
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85 carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Hh E over Drain Dtch No 85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.